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Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 1,400

LA GUAIRA, Venezuela — Tensions flared Saturday as desperation grew in Venezuela's state of La Guaira as rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors and the death toll rose sharply to 1,430. Families reported at least 68,900 people missing Saturday, three days after the one-two ...

Suspects arraigned in animal abuse case

ISHPEMING — On Wednesday, 39-year-old Andrew Lusardi was arraigned in 96th District Court on two counts of domestic violence, one count of animal abandonment/cruelty involving 10 or more but fewer than 25 animals, and one count of fourth-degree child abuse. His total bond was set at $2,000. ...

Summertime meals

HOUGHTON — The Summer Food Service Program (also known as SUN Meals) helps kids in rural areas get access to breakfast and lunch during the summer months. Houghton Elementary has participated in the program since 2020 and serves children under 18 and special needs adults under 26 who are ...

Moving forward

HOUGHTON – At a special meeting of the Houghton County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, Houghton County Jail Committee member Faith Morrison provided an update on progress made by the Jail Committee at its meeting on Tuesday. Morrison said the meeting lasted two and a half hours and ...

Creating safer sitters

HANCOCK — Middle schoolers are invited to attend Copper Shores’s Safe Sitter program, which recently added more dates. The popular program is designed to teach skills relevant to babysitting — everything from CPR, to emotional regulation and diaper changing. Youth Development Specialist ...

Running for Senate

HOUGHTON – 108th District State Representative Dave Prestin (R-Cedar River), is running for Michigan’s 38th State Senate District, currently held by Ed McBroom (R-Waucedah) who is leaving due to term limits. Prestin and former State Representative Beau LaFave are competing for the seat ...