Three people have been interviewed in connection with a reported drive-by shooting in Ishpeming. The incident happened on Iron Street around 10pm Tuesday. Police responded to a report of gun shots and discovered that a drive by shooting had occurred at that residence. No injuries were reported. The suspects fled …
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What better way to enjoy a day of rest from our labors than to take a five-mile walk? UP Health System—Portage is invited people to join in on their annual Labor Day Bridge Walk on Monday. The walk begins at 8:15am at the Kestner Waterfront Park in Houghton, with the …
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A new confidential, 24-hour sexual assault hotline is now available to provide crisis support and referrals to survivors and their friends and family. “The launch of this hotline is the latest – and one of the most important – steps in Michigan’s efforts to support survivors of sexual assault as …
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The Upper Peninsula will be represented by at least two voices on the new Environmental Permit Review Commission. The commission was created to act in an advisory capacity within the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The commission is comprised of 15 members appointed by the Governor with experience in engineering, …
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There are a lot of questions surrounding the upcoming closure of the Ojibway Correctional Facility in Gogebic County. Some of those questions can be answered thanks to documentation just released from the State of Michigan. State Representative Scott Dianda has already requested that a performance audit of the Michigan Department …
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Just days after Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team arrested two suspected meth dealers in Ontonagon County, law enforcement executed another drug bust, this time in Marquette County. During the course of the investigation into the sale of crystal meth Tuesday, UPSET detectives obtained a search warrant for …
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Detectives assigned to the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) arrested two individuals Saturday on felony arrests warrants for delivery of methamphetamine. The warrants were issued by the Ontonagon County Prosecutor’s office. A 39 year old Ontonagon man and a 29 year old man from Houghton were lodged in the …
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Congratulations to Jamie Thyrion of River Valley Bank! Thyrion was promoted from assistant market manager to market manager of River Valley’s Calumet branch. Thyrion got her start as a bank teller and personal banker for five years before joining River Valley. In 2013, she started as a personal banker with …
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The Portage Lake District Library and the Copper Country Great Start Collaborative invite children and their families to drop in anytime for a Story Walk on Tuesday, August 28, between 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The Story Walk will begin at the Lakeshore Dr. entrance to the Downtown Houghton Farmer’s Market …
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The L’Anse Waterfront will be the starting place for those who will take part in an upcoming charitable event next weekend. Baraga County Communities That Care will be holding its Warrior Walk on Saturday September 8th. This year’s event comes with a new name and will benefit the local community …
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