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Luce County Sheriff’s Department warns of asphalt fraud

NEWBERRY — The Luce County Sheriff’s Department has released a statement warning of a potential fraud involving asphalt paving. “As the Michigan weather gets warmer and the asphalt paving season begins,” reads the statement, “consumers are warned to be extremely cautious when selecting a contractor to pave a driveway or parking lot. “Each paving season, bands of con artists, often referred to as traveling criminals, enter Michigan in order to scam unsuspecting homeowners and business people. Their favorite targets are senior citizens. “Some of the asphalt paving ...

Dixon sentenced, draws 18 – 40 years

HOUGHTON - Former attorney and Hancock resident Evan Andrew Dixon, 62, was sentenced to a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 40 years in prison on Monday in Houghton County 12th Circuit Court on one count of second degree murder in the Nov. 13, 2023 shooting death of Theron Duncan, 53, of ...

HarborFest a resounding success

MARQUETTE — The 2026 edition of HarborFest is in the books and, according to a representative of Marquette Harbor Rotary, the organization that stages the event, the most recent gathering was among the best ever. “We did really well,” said Pamela Christensen, club secretary. ...

Michigan WIC income guidelines increase

MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Health Department has announced that Michigan’s Women, Infants and Children program, or WIC, has increased its income eligibility guidelines, making more families eligible to receive nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and connection to other important services. A news release states that current local health data indicates that nutrition services are a priority health need within Marquette County. The increased WIC income threshold is an important step toward expanding access to nutritional services and healthy foods for a ...