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Atlantic Mine man, 55, jailed on drug charges

An investigation by UPSET detectives led to the arrest of a 55-year-old Atlantic Mine man on Friday, according to a release from the Michigan State Police. He is charged with three counts of delivery of methamphetamine and one count of possession with intent to deliver. Police said the ...

A road to remember: Section of M-26 in Adams Township named for Karna

ADAMS TOWNSHIP -- A three-mile section of M-26, in Adams Township, has officially been named the Private Wesley Vietti Karna Memorial Highway, after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the bill into law last month. State Rep. Greg Markkanen introduced the bill to name the section of M-26 in ...

Pickets aim at long-term prison change

Representatives from the Michigan corrections officers union will be holding three informational pickets across the Upper Peninsula next week. A Michigan Corrections Organization picket will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at Highway 41 and Superior Avenue in the vicinity of Baraga ...

New fire chief named: James 18-year veteran with Houghton department

HOUGHTON — When alarm bells go off later this year for a fire in Houghton, a new chief will be leading the response. Eric James, currently the department’s second assistant chief, was appointed Wednesday to replace Chief Mike Reynolds, who is retiring in September. James joined the ...

Hancock VA clinic adds 3rd primary care provider

The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center announced that it will expand its clinic at 787 Market St. in Hancock. The expansion aims to improve veterans’ experience and access to medical services.  The medical center will add a third primary care provider. They will also continue to offer ...

Eagle Harbor hosts weekend of art

Eagle Harbor — Cool temperatures, wind and rain did not deter visitors from the Copper Country Associated Artists’ 63rd Annual Eagle Harbor Art Fair on Saturday and Sunday. The event showcased the diversity of talents offered by local and out-of-state artists as tourists observed and ...