MARQUETTE — Branden Daniel Klyk, 37, was found guilty of torture, first degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC I), unlawful imprisonment, two counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder by strangulation, and domestc violence in July of 2022. On Monday, the State ...

HANCOCK — For the first time, the City of Hancock hosted the Finnish tradition of "Juhannus" or summer solstice. The weekend featured a variety of events based in Finnish customs and heritage. Juhannus began on Friday with the lighting of the Juhannuskokko, or midsummer bonfire, and ended ...

HANCOCK — Kreg James Kelley, 59, a resident of Hancock, passed away in peace and comfort, surrounded by his family, on Monday, June 16, 2025, after experiencing an unexpected medical emergency. In his final weeks, he enjoyed life as usual - grilling and deep discussions with his children, ...

TRAPROCK — Robert Roy Jutila, 84, of Traprock, passed away at Canal View in Hancock on June 17, 2025. Robert was born Dec. 18, 1940, in Jacobsville, a son of Warner and Florence (Karvakko) Jutila. He attended schools in Jacobsville and graduated from Lake Linden-Hubbell in 1959. He served ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was vaccinated as a child with the combination MMR vaccine. My husband and I are expecting a new grandchild. My friend advised me that we, as elder adults, should get revaccinated to protect the newborn. Is this really necessary? — Anon. ANSWER: Revaccination is probably ...

HOUGHTON — Tim Schulz stopped by the Portage Lake District Library on Monday evening for an author talk and book signing for his latest book "A Cast Away in Montana." Selected as one of the 2025 Michigan Notable Books by the Library of Michigan, Schulz describes the book as a travel log or a ...