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Cops and Coffee

HOUGHTON – Houghton County Sheriff Josh Saaranen will hold weekly meetings throughout the month of September. The informal meetings are scheduled for every Thursday in September at 2 p.m., and an additional meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 22. All meetings will take place at ...

Fighting City Hall

ESCANABA — Last week, plaintiff Michael O'Connor appeared in Delta County Circuit Court in regard to five lawsuits currently pending against the City of Gladstone. After some short discussion, Judge Brian D. Rahilly said that he would review the materials before issuing a written decision at ...

‘What do we need to do better?’

HOUGHTON — During her visit to Houghton Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, met with regional leaders at the MTEC SmartZone as part of a weeklong listening tour across the Upper Peninsula. "I’m literally asking, ‘What do we need to be doing better?'" Slotkin told the Daily ...

Houghton PD names new Lieutenant

HOUGHTON – Houghton Police Department Sergeant Kirk Mills has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Mills will replace former Lt. Nick Roberts, who retired Friday, after 33 years with the department. Donnelly said Mills, an 11-year veteran with the department, served as the School ...

‘We’re having a party!’

HANCOCK — The City of Hancock hosted its 4th Annual End of Summer Celebration Saturday on Quincy Green. More than 30 vendors, along with fun-filled activities for kids and several musical acts highlighted the day. Community Development for the City of Hancock Todd Gast said since its ...

Former teacher’s aide case proceeds

ESCANABA -- After considering a plea offer, a former teacher's aide at the Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District Learning Center has decided to proceed to a jury trial. Robin Merle Popour, 54, of Gladstone, appeared in the Delta County 47th Circuit Court Wednesday to officially ...