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New inpatient psychiatrists at UPHS-Marquette

MARQUETTE — UP Health System–Marquette has retained Samantha Leadbetter, DO, and Garett Braeburn, DO, on its medical staff. Both physicians are psychiatrists providing hospital-based care at UPHS–Marquette. Leadbetter earned her degree in osteopathic medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and recently completed her psychiatry residency at Michigan State University. As part of her training, she gained experience in adult and geriatric inpatient psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, addiction medicine and electroconvulsive therapy. She also ...

Search for missing Isle Royale hiker ongoing

ISLE ROYALE NATIONAL PARK— The search for a missing hiker on Isle Royale National Park has been ongoing for several days now. Craig Berg, age 70, missed his ferry home on Sept. 5. According to Debby Berg, Craig’s wife, Craig Berg is approximately 6 feet tall and 230 pounds. Debbie Berg ...

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Iron Ore Heritage Trail, Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club dedicate newest trail sign

ISHPEMING — Members of the Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority and the Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club met Aug. 31 on the Iron Ore Heritage Trail to dedicate the newest interpretative sign. Located just after Mile Marker 21.5 near the 7th Street parking lot in Ishpeming, the sign ...

Cycle crash injures 1 in Marquette

MARQUETTE — One person was injured in a motorcycle crash that took place in the city of Marquette late Thursday. At about 11:59 p.m. Thursday, officers with the Marquette Police Department responded to a crash involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Division Street and M-553, according to a written statement from MPD. The preliminary investigation showed the crash occurred when the motorcycle, traveling westbound on Division Street, lost control, tipped over, resulting in the driver being ejected onto the pavement. The driver and motorcycle came to rest in the intersection with ...

Man convicted of 1982 murder may receive parole

MARQUETTE — Earl Pleau, who as a teenager was found guilty of two counts of felony murder for the February 1982 killing of Colleen Ryan, was back in court this week and may be eligible for parole, courtesy of a 2025 decision by the Michigan Supreme Court. Pleau is now 63. Pleau was ...