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Pathologist, domestic violence expert testify in Jackson trial

ESCANABA – The Michigan Attorney General’s Office rested its case in the murder trial of Tavaris Jackson on Tuesday. The jury heard testimony from the pathologist who participated in conducting Harley Corwin’s autopsy and a domestic violence expert. Dr. Anna Tart, a forensic ...

Local businesses adapt to marijuana tax

MARQUETTE — On Oct. 7, the Comprehensive Road Funding Tax Act was passed through the Michigan State Legislature, and went into effect on Jan. 1. This new law uses an additional tax on wholesale recreational marijuana to fund road repairs. “Specifically, CRFTA imposes an excise tax at the ...

Pothole season is upon us

MARQUETTE — The recent warm-up has done wonders in clearing ice and snow off of roadways. However, in the place of snow a new foe for drivers has emerged: potholes. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, “Potholes are created when snow and ice melt as part of Michigan's ...

Wisconsin whitefish refuge offers lessons for Michigan. But will it last?

STURGEON BAY, WISCONSIN — It’s midmorning in late February, and Bruce Smith is regaling two ice fishing buddies when a tug on his line interrupts the story. “There we go!” he shouts as a shimmering 23-inch whitefish appears through a hole in the ice. “That’ll make a nice ...

Bridge rebuild outside Rock to cause lengthy summer detour

MAPLE RIDGE TOWNSHIP — A five-month bridge reconstruction on the Osier-Rock cut-across — County Road 432, otherwise known as East Maple Ridge 37th Road — will make the portion over the Elm Creek branch of the Rapid River inaccessible to traffic. The suggested detour is 30 miles ...

Fire at Harbor Tower caused by lit cigarette

ESCANABA — The fire that damaged the Harbor Tower, a 175-unit subsidized housing facility and tallest building in Escanaba, was likely caused by a lit cigarette or other smoking device, according to the Escanaba Department of Public Safety. In a Tuesday written statement, investigators determined the fire was likely started in a lounge chair in the livingroom area one of the tower's apartments. EDPS officers said two people were injured and several others displaced by the Feb. 28 blaze. “This incident highlights the strength of coordinated emergency response and the dedication of ...