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Four men survived after their boat overturned Friday in rough waters on Ogontz Bay. Michigan State Police troopers were called to the scene around 10:35 in the morning. They met three of the vessel’s occupants who had reached shore. The three said they had observed the fourth man clinging to …

Thursday night around 9:00pm, the Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 25 year old Ontonagon man on charges of Felonious assault, Resist & Obstruct, Malicious Destruction of Property and Probation Violation. The arrest resulted from a call that an individual was assaulted by the suspect at knife point. No further details …

Two mining companies with operations in Marquette County announced their third quarter financial results this week. Cliffs Natural Resources officials said the company recorded a net loss of $28 million over the quarter, compared to a net income of $6 million at this time last year. The company attributes a …

The Indian Students Association at Michigan Technological University presents its annual Diwali Night Dinner and Performance Saturday. Diwali is one of the biggest festivals in India, and is celebrated based on a mythological event where good wins over evil. The celebration begins with the Diwali Dinner at the Memorial Union …

The Portage Lake District Library invites the public to join them for an informational presentation given by library staff at the Chassell Public Schools on Wednesday, November 2, at 6:30 p.m. Library Director Dillon Geshel will describe what the library offers your community and discuss library funding information. He will …

The Portage Lake District Library will offer children’s computer tablets for check out beginning Thursday, November 3, 2016. These devices are full-featured learning tablets built just for kids and are designed as learning tools, not just a toy. The Nabi Jr. tablet is for ages 3 – 6, while the …

“What choice will you make?” That’s the theme of a new short film just released by the Portage Area Girl Scouts. The 7-minute mini-drama, titled “Chloe’s Choice”, tells the story of a student who is invited to go drinking with friends the same night her family plans to spend the …

Treat Street in downtown Houghton is going to be a little different this year. The 8th annual event will still feature many of the businesses passing out candy and the haunted house at the city center. But instead of being on Friday, the event has been moved to Saturday. Lt. …

The Venison Project is being held for the 25th year, an effort where deer hunters can donate their deer to feed the hungry. Project director Dave Nemacheck says hunters can donate their deer to Viau’s Market in Escanaba or Soderman’s in Gladstone and they’ll process the deer for donation.

Tree-trimmer deaths have risen over the last several years and The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration says they will be paying more attention to hazards at job-sites. Tanya Baker spokesperson for MIOSHA says six tree trimmers have died in Michigan so far this year. She says employers and employees …