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 ...
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 mental health services and specialty care services to over 1,700 veterans in the Copper Country. The Hancock VA Clinic is one of only eight outpatient locations in the U.P., with the others in Menominee, Marquette, Manistique, Sault Ste. Marie, Ironwood and Rhinelander, Wisconsin. With the other ...
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 purchased their art. The fair was located outside and in St. Peter’s By The Sea Church with the Eagle Harbor Fire Department providing food along with Eagle Harbor Emergency Medical Responders offering a bake sale on Saturday morning. Eagle Harbor took in a plethora of art observers as the streets ...
A Marquette County contractor is facing 15 felony charges after allegedly defrauding multiple clients. Charges against Klint Miller, 33, of Sands Township, are related to incidents that began in 2020 and include: • Seven counts of larceny by conversion over $20,000, felonies punishable by up to 10 years in prison and/or $15,000 fine • Seven counts of fraudulent use of contractor funds, felonies punishable by up to three years in prison • One count of conducting a criminal enterprise, felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison, and a maximum fine of $100,000 Miller ...
HOUGHTON — Michigan Tech’s Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts announced their exciting lineup of shows for their 2024-25 Presenting Series. The series includes eight diverse and showstopping events, including creative film works and side-splitting stand-up. Rozsa Presenting ...
The 17-year-old male who was arrested after attempting to evade police in April has been charged. The 27-mile police chase started in Marquette after an attempted traffic stop, and ended in Big Bay. The suspect’s name is not being released, as he was a minor at the time of the incident. Detective Captain Greg Kinonen of the Marquette Police Department confirmed the suspect was charged. According to Kinonen, the suspect was charged with two counts of third-degree flee and elude, malicious destruction of property with a value of $1,000-$20,000, two counts of ...
