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Menominee man sentenced to 5-10 years for meth possession

MENOMINEE — On July 10, Shane Allen Konell, 51, of Menominee, was sentenced by Judge Christopher S. Ninomiya in the 41st Circuit Court to concurrent terms of 5 to 10 years for possession of methamphetamine and a separate count of receiving and concealing a firearm, according to Menominee ...

Michigan Supreme Court vacates key Line 5 permit

ST. IGNACE — The Michigan Supreme Court Friday ruled that the Michigan Public Service Commission erred when it granted a key permit for the Line 5 petroleum pipeline tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac. Among other findings in its 58-page ruling, the majority found the commission’s ...

Protect yourself: Why ticks are spreading in Michigan

MARQUETTE — A walk through the woods is no longer the only place Midwesterners should watch for ticks. Researchers say the tiny parasites are spreading to communities across the region and show no signs of slowing down.    According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Three Cornell residents charged in animal cruelty case

CORNELL — Three Cornell residents have been arrested and arraigned on multiple animal cruelty charges, including charges related to the deaths of several animals. On Monday, Cruz Makosky, Brianna Makosky and Nicole Jarvey appeared in the 94th District Court. All were arrested Saturday and ...

Dickinson recall petition filed against Harrington

IRON MOUNTAIN — A recall petition against Dickinson County Board Chairman Dan Harrington was submitted to the Dickinson County Clerk's office Thursday, with a determination due later this month on whether a Nov. 3 election will be scheduled. Harrington was one of four Republican board ...

Historically speaking – classic

ISHPEMING — Anyone know when and who was the first female elected to the Ishpeming City Council? It happened in 1957, when Hilda Holmgren was elected, by write-in vote, to the city council. She never served, however. In late July of 1957, the Women's Civic League was formed with the stated ...