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Parents of infant girl charged with felony

MARQUETTE — A pair of Marquette residents have been arrested on child abuse charges, after their four-month-old daughter had to be flown to a hospital in Wisconsin for emergency treatment. According to the Marquette Police Department, which is the investigative agency in the case, ...

Cop on roof top

HOUGHTON — Dunkin’ and local law enforcement agencies are teaming up for the second annual “Cop on a Rooftop” fundraiser from 6 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 14, at the Dunkin’ located at 501 W. Memorial Drive in Houghton. Cop on a Rooftop is a nation-wide fundraising event supporting ...

A real gem

HANCOCK — The Copper Country Gem and Mineral Show kicks off at 1 p.m. Friday at the Hancock Middle School. Sponsored by the Copper Country Rock and Mineral Club (CCRMC), the show will run through Sunday. The show is annually a popular feature of August in the Keweenaw. For decades, residents ...

Harvey receives suspended sentence/probation

HOUGHTON — A 51-year old Houghton County man was sentenced to 18 months probation on meth charges Monday. David Harvey Jr. pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a drug house. Two other charges, delivery and manufacture of methamphetamine, as well as using a ...

Angel Mission receives grant

CALUMET – Copper Country Angel Mission has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Keweenaw Health Foundation to to support the organization’s second-floor renovation project, an investment that will strengthen CCAM’s ability to serve individuals and families throughout Houghton, Keweenaw, ...

Alger meth bust

MUNISING -- John William Jacobson was arraigned in the 93rd District Court Monday for Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine after the Alger County Sheriff's Office seized close to a pound of methamphetamine. According to Undersheriff Matt Walden, at approximately 4:45 p.m. Sunday, ...