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Michigan State Police warns U.P. residents about holiday scams

MARQUETTE — The holidays are a time of giving and joy but they can also be a time when scammers try to take advantage of others. Scammers can target all age groups, but older adults are often at higher risk. The Michigan State Police Eighth District is sharing tips to help residents avoid ...

Winter storm blankets area

MARQUETTE — With upwards of one foot of snow driven by winds gusting to 40 miles per hour, driving continued to be a challenging affair in many parts of Superiorland late on Thanksgiving Day. Traffic had increased speed since Wednesday night when thousands of motorists in what passes as the ...

MSP announces new Negaunee post commander

NEGAUNEE — The Michigan State Police have announced that First Lt. Jeremy Hauswirth has been appointed as the new commander of the MSP Negaunee post. Hauswirth shifts into this role after having served as the post commander at the Iron Mountain Post since November 2020. He enlisted with ...

Missing Hancock man located

HANCOCK — A Hancock man missing for several days has been located, according to the Hancock Police Department. According to a department press release, Paul Dettmers, 69, was last seen on Friday at Lakeview Manor in the city of Hancock. At that time, police asked the general public to ...

Drummond Island man arrested for child sexually abusive activity

DRUMMOND ISLAND — The Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force has announced the arrest of Jacob Bruce Bergum, 34 of Drummond Island, for child sexually abusive activity – aggravated and using a computer to commit a crime, according to an MSP ...

Salvation Army: Bell ringers needed

MARQUETTE — The Salvation Army of Marquette County is looking for a few good, well, bell ringers, to help support the myriad programs the agency operates locally. According to Cari Detmers, Salvation Army director of development, the agency positions the familiar bell ringers and red ...