Gas prices across Michigan have tumbled an average of 32-cents per gallon this week, based on a new survey from AAA Michigan. The Auto Club’s latest fuel gauge survey shows Michigan’s current statewide average is now at $2.52 per gallon. That’s also $1.08 less than this same time last year. Of …
Read More »Pure Michigan Launches Fall Campaign
Soon the temps will drop and tree colors will change and a Michigan is launching an ad campaign to promote those things. The Pure Michigan $2.4 million fall campaign gets underway Monday with plans to run ads across the Midwest and other regions. Michelle Grinnell of Travel Michigan says the …
Read More »House Expected to Release Courser, Gamrat Report Today
The Michigan House is expected to release its full report today looking into allegations of misconduct and misuse of taxpayer resources by two lawmakers. State Representatives Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat had an affair. An internal investigation was launched three weeks ago to find out if they used taxpayer resources …
Read More »Moilanen Sentenced To 37 1/2 to 60 Years In Prison For Murder
A Hubbell man is headed to prison for murder. 43-year-old Paul David Moilanen of Hubbell was sentenced today for stabbing 48-year-old Marcy LaVigne to death and attacking her 14 year old daughter in September 2014. Moilanen was sentenced to a minimum 37 and a half years to 60 years in …
Read More »No Plea Deal Reached Yet For Laplander
The case against a Calumet man charged with two break-ins and stealing a car is slowly moving forward. 36-year-old Isaac Laplander appeared in Houghton County Circuit Court today for a pre-trial. The final details of a possible plea agreement are still being worked out. The prosecution says part of the …
Read More »New Baraga County Sheriff Appointed
Baraga County has a new sheriff. Undersheriff Rick Johnson has been appointed to the position for the remainder of the current term of office which expires at the end of 2016. Baraga County’s Prosecuting Attorney Joseph O’Leary’s office issued a statement saying he met with Probate Judge Timothy Brennan and …
Read More »Houghton County Queen Named, Other Awards Given Out As Fair Continues
It’s Day Two of the Houghton County Fair. The fair got off to a terrific start yesterday with the improved weather and a nice opening day crowd came out to enjoy the $1 rides. Fair Association President Richard Freeman talks about this year’s special attractions. Five young ladies competed in …
Read More »Keweenaw Brewfest Takes Place Saturday
The sixth annual Keweenaw Brewfest will be held at the East Waterfront Park in Houghton on Saturday. Keweenaw Community Foundation’s Mike Rose says there will be a wide variety. The event runs from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. You must be at least 21 years old to enter. Tickets are on sale …
Read More »Porcupine Mountains Music Festival Arrives
The 11th Annual Porcupine Mountains Music Festival, presented by the Friends of the Porkies, will take place, rain or shine, Aug. 28-30, 2015, at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Winter Recreation Area (ski hill/chalet) in scenic Ontonagon County. The festival is supported by the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and …
Read More »Alleged Business Scam Leads To Lawsuit
Michigan has filed a civil lawsuit to prevent Florida-based Division of Corporate Services from operating in Michigan because of alleged deceitful business practices. Attorney General Bill Schuette says the practices are designed to dupe Michigan companies and non-profits into sending the company $150 with a completed form to stay in …
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