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Hold your horses

MASONVILLE TOWNSHIP — Following multiple reports of loose horses Michigan State Police (MSP) are working to resolve the ongoing situation after repeated escapes over the past two weeks raised safety concerns for both the animals and motorists. MSP Gladstone Post has reportedly responded to multiple incidents involving loose horses in an area of Delta County's Masonville Township On June 29, MSP were requested to conduct a welfare check on horses in the area. During that check, the responding trooper observed the horses appeared to be healthy and had access to food and water, according ...

Body recovered in Straits

ST. IGNACE — The body of a person who is believed to have jumped from the Mackinac Bridge Thursday, was recovered Friday evening. On Thursday afternoon Michigan State Police (MSP) issued a release stating members of the public may notice an increased presence of law enforcement and United ...

A juicy history

CHASSELL TOWNSHIP – This weekend marks the 77th Copper Country Strawberry Festival. It began on a rainy Thursday, July 6, 1949. The festival was hosted by the Chassell Lions Club as it is today. Strawberries have been a significant part of Chassell’s economy – and identity – since the ...

Change of command

Dollar Bay – United States Coast Guard (USCG) Station Portage underwent an official Change of Command Thursday. A formal ceremony was conducted at Dollar Bay schools complete with a color guard, a personnel inspection, and a reading of orders. These elements are all conducted to a formally ...

Laurium seeks proposals

LAURIUM – The village council is seeking proposals from licensed electricians and electrical companies to upgrade and/or replace the current wiring at the Laurium Village Hall. The intent is to review, upgrade and replace outdated systems throughout the building, including the ...

Digital Bloom coming

HOUGHTON — The City of Houghton invites artists and musicians to make their way downtown Aug. 1 to celebrate creativity and community. Digital Bloom, advertised as a non-AI, digital art festival, aims to support local artists. Its lineup was revealed Thursday and includes many local artists ...