HOUGHTON — Sentences were handed down by Judge Brittany Bulleit in 12th Circuit Court Wednesday in connection with a stolen vehicle case in March. 19-year old James Gherna was sentenced to one year in the Houghton County Jail and one year probation following the completion of his sentence. ...
MARQUETTE -- Earl Pleau, who as a teenager was found guilty of two counts of felony murder for the February 1982 killing in Marquette of Colleen Ryan, was back in court last week and may be eligible for parole, courtesy of a 2025 decision by the Michigan Supreme Court. Pleau is now 63. Pleau ...
HOUGHTON — Over 100 people joined Copper Shores at its 10th annual Suicide Prevention Walk Saturday. The event encouraged people to reach out to friends, family and those in need within the community in order to fight the stigma surrounding suicide. Youth Development Specialist Calliso ...
CALUMET TOWNSHIP – Construction on the addition of the chalet at Swedetown Trails has begun, according to Calumet Township Supervisor Tim Gasperich. Planned improvements include expanding and renovating the chalet, paving accessible parking and sidewalks, and enhancing connections to the ...
ISLE ROYALE - A missing hiker on Isle Royale was found alive on Saturday. According to the Isle Royale National Park Facebook page, Craig Berg is alive and alert after being found by backpackers. On Friday, the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it joined in the search for the downstate Royal Oak man who was reported missing after a solo hiking trip to Isle Royale National Park, Sheriff Curt Pennala told the Daily Mining Gazette. According to media reports, Bert's son Evan said his father was in "rough shape, but he's okay." He said his father asked for food and water and ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm about to turn 70. A month ago, I was diagnosed with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) that's idiopathic. Two CT scans and many blood tests have cleared me of all tumors; however, my spleen's enlarged. My hematologist put me on prednisone, which is working very well. I ...
