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SEMCO warns of scams

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PORT HURON, MI — SEMCO Energy Gas Company is warning consumers to be aware of possible scamming attempts. In a press release, the Port Huron, MI based utility reports it is receiving reports from customers of being scammed by false contact information online. The release states, "Please be ...

Trying it again

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LANSING — A former Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate who once tried to unseat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is seeking the office again, joining a crowded field of Republicans running in the battleground state. Oakland County businessman Perry Johnson announced his second bid for governor ...

Ontonagon County man arrested

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IRONWOOD — Michigan State Police have released a statement announcing the arrest of Justin Diem, a 50-year-old resident of Ontonagon County. He was arrested on charges relating to resisting and obstructing police, felony firearm possession and possession with the intent to distribute crystal ...

American Songbird acquires Gratiot River Watershed

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AHMEEK — Randee Smith, Chair of American Songbird Management and Recovery, Tuesday, announced the purchase of 17,325 acres in Keweenaw County's Allouez Township, nearly all (15,650 acres) from The Rohatyn Group (TRG). According to a press release, American Songbird is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ...

Free Stylin’

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ADAMS TOWNSHIP – Backcountry Village (BCV), on Old M-26 near South Range, is hosting a Freestyle show and ride out, Saturday. The event is free and open to the public. Marc Fanchi, co-owner of BCV said the event is presented by Pat’s Motorsports, in Rockland. The all-day event is intended ...

Developing the North Landing

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HOUGHTON – The City of Houghton is one of six Michigan communities awarded grants through the Michigan Talent Partnership Program (MTP). According to a press release from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), Houghton was awarded $3,855,000 for development of its Waterfront ...