ONTONAGON COUNTY – According to a press release from the Michigan Dept of Agriculture and Rural Development, the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in a backyard flock in Ontonagon County. The report followed an investigation by MDOARD and the Michigan State University ...

ALPENA — The Alpena Police Department is warning the public about fraudulent money meant for movie and television shows. Officers have been investigating local cases for the prop money that is marked with a “For Motion Picture Copy Money” warning. In a press release on Tuesday, police ...

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming VFW Post 4573 announces the winners of the Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen winners for 2025. Matthew Ostola from Westwood High School took first, Janelle Seelen from Ishpeming High School took second and Aaron Bressette from Westwood High School took third. ...

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming VFW bingo and holiday pot luck will be held Sunday, Dec. 7. Doors open at noon.

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine #730 Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 at 819 Delta Ave. Solid Rock Church. Donations continue to be sought for perpetual care of the train into the future. New donations can be made for the ...

MARQUETTE — The Superiorland Library Cooperative Board will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, in the Heritage Room at the Peter White Public Library located at 217 N. Front St., Marquette.