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Thursday, April 30, 2026
WEBBER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — The closed private prison near Baldwin will reopen as a federal immigration processing center for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the prison company announced Thursday. The GEO Group, based in Florida, said the prison would be immediately activated as a processing center. It said the […]
On April 1, the US cash rate will increase to $4.40 for a two axle auto. With the rate increase and the Canadian equity adjustment, the Canadian cash rate for a two axle auto will be $6.20. With your discount IQ tag account, the rates will be as follows: 30 day […]
Trooper Mack Schlicht of the Negaunee Post is being recognized as the Marquette County Law Enforcement Administrator’s Association (MCLEAA) – 2024 Officer of the Year Award. Trooper Schlicht enlisted with the Michigan State Police in July of 2004 as a member of the120th Trooper Recruit School before being assigned to […]
Soo Co-op Credit Union is honored to announce that it has been recognized as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Best of the Best award, presented by MemberXP, a leading customer experience program offered through CUSG. This notable accolade celebrates credit unions that are committed to delivering exceptional service and […]
For the first time in more than 100 years, cougar cubs have been discovered living in the Michigan wild. State biologists on Wednesday confirmed the existence of two cougar cubs on private land in Ontonagon County in the western Upper Peninsula. The spotted cubs, believed to be 7 to 9 […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will open the Poe Lock, part of the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan early to all marine traffic at 8 a.m. on March 21, marking the start of the 2025 Great Lakes shipping season. The shipping […]
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MICHIGAN. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit,Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Michael Louis Dauer, 24 of Sault Ste. Marie, for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material, possession of child sexually abusive material, and using a computer to commit […]
As we approach spring here in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, I can’t help but think about thewoods. Soon, this great gray expanse of barren trees and snow-covered land will burst with greenas the snow melts and the days turn longer. As this transition begins, it kicks off a growingseason full […]
Central Bank Corporation is proud to announce the appointment of Nick Huyck to its Board of Directors. Nick graduated from Pickford High School in 1997. He furthered his education at Northern Michigan University where he studied Business Education. During that time, he also enlisted in the Michigan National Guard serving […]
Marquette County, Michigan. A Gwinn man was arrested yesterday (03/04/2025) for multiplefelony offenses including Home Invasion First Degree, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon,Felony Firearm, Assault Causing Great Bodily Harm, Aggravated Domestic Violence, andResisting/Obstructing a Police Officer. On 03/03/2025 at approximately 11:10 PM, Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers from theNegaunee Post […]