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2026 Equine Camp ‘N’ Ride a success

MASS CITY — MI-TRALEs, Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment, 2026 Equine Camp ‘N’ Ride was held in the Courtney Lake Recreation Area on The Ottawa National Forest in Mass City Saturday on Aug. 8. It was also part of the Upper Peninsula Trail Horse ...

Expanded VA eligibility for veterans: In-person enrollment events announced

NEWBERRY — Good news for eastern Upper Peninsula area veterans, who are invited, along with their families, to attend upcoming in-person events to learn about expanded health care benefits now available through the Department of Veterans Affairs following the passage of the PACT Act. Signed ...

UP Health System–Marquette earns ‘High Performing’ rating from U.S. News for back surgery, pacemaker implantation

MARQUETTE — UP Health System–Marquette has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-27 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for back surgery (spinal fusion) and pacemaker implantation. High Performing is the highest distinction a hospital can earn in U.S. News' Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. U.S. News’ annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to help patients and their health care providers make informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures. Fewer than half of ...

Jury trial set for Rapid River man accused of drunken-driving death

ESCANABA — A jury trial has been scheduled for a Rapid River man who is charged with second-degree murder and other felonies in connection with an alleged drunken-driving crash in 2025. David Brandon Abruzzo, 46, faces one felony count of second-degree murder; one felony count of operating with a high blood alcohol content causing death with a prior conviction; and one felony count of reckless driving causing death. He is charged as a habitual offender with a fourth offense notice. Abruzzo appeared last week in the Delta County 47th Circuit Court Monday for a final pretrial ...

Up on the rooftop

HOUGHTON - Dunkin's Houghton outlet hosted its second annual Cop on a Rooftop Friday morning to support Special Olympics Michigan athletes. Houghton City Police officers were joined by officers from Hancock City Police Dept, as well as personnel from the Michigan Department of Corrections. Carla White, with the MDOC, is also an executive council member with the Law Enforcement Torch Run. "This morning's event is through the Law Enforcement Torch Run," said White. "We are the largest grassroots fundraisers for Special Olympics in the world." White said she has been involved with ...