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Digging for clues

NEGAUNEE — Helen Dymond went missing in 1981 after leaving a party at the Tilden Township Club to walk home. Dymond has not been seen since, and the police never made an arrest in relation to the case. 45 years later, both community members and police continue to search for Dymond. Recently, ...

Escanaba City Council rejects rezoning for proposed homeless shelter

ESCANABA — The Escanaba City Council unanimously denied an amendment to an ordinance Thursday that would have rezoned 113 S. 10th St. for a homeless shelter. If approved, the ordinance amendment would have changed the zoning designation of 113 S. 10th St. — formerly occupied by Bertrands ...

Suspect arrested following stabbing in Marquette County

MARQUETTE — A suspect has been arrested following a stabbing in Marquette County on Friday. The victim, who suffered serious injuries, is reported to be in stable condition at a local hospital. At approximately 9:56 p.m. on Friday, troopers from the Michigan State Police Negaunee post, along with additional assisting law enforcement agencies, responded to a residence in Chocolay Township. A 36-year-old male allegedly stabbed a 32-year-old male with a knife during an altercation. The suspect also allegedly assaulted a juvenile prior to the stabbing. The stabbing victim sustained ...

Just 1 in 4 Michigan juniors are ‘college ready,’ SAT scores indicate

Michigan slipped once again this year in college readiness, as measured by how well high school students perform on the SAT. According to the latest results, only a fourth of 11th graders in Michigan are college ready, a slight dip from 26.6% last year. A decade ago, it was 35%. ...

‘Terror on Main’

ISHPEMING — This spooky season, one Ishpeming couple has decided to bring the “terror” while also fundraising for their neighbors. An all-ages haunted house deemed the “Terror on Main” will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Oct. 23-25 and Oct. 29-31 at 209 Main St. in Ishpeming. ...