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Manistique Area Tourist Council photo contest noted

MANISTIQUE — The Manistique Area Tourist Council has announced its first photograph contest, “Capture the Spirit of Manistique.” Visitors and residents are invited to submit pictures taken in the Manistique area or nearby attractions that tell the story of Manistique. “We are excited to receive pictures that celebrate the beauty of Manistique,” said Connie Diller secretary-treasurer of the MATC. “We know the unique spirit of Manistique and will share the photographer’s vision to inspire others to experience it for themselves.” There will be a winning photo selected in ...

Charges filed in double fatality

HOUGHTON — A woman from Houghton has been arraigned on charges stemming from an accident earlier this month that resulted in the deaths of a man and woman from South Carolina. According to a press release provided to local media from Houghton County Prosecutor Dan Helmer, Sze Wenn Tiang, 45, of Houghton, was arraigned last week in 97th District Court in Houghton. She is charged in connection with the Aug. 5 fatal collision on US 41 near the Golf Course Road in Houghton County’s Osceola Township. According to Helmer’s release, “the collision resulted in the tragic deaths of ...

Snow Day Fibers marks opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony

ISHPEMING — Snow Day Fibers celebrated its opening in downtown Ishpeming with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, in partnership with the Lake Superior Community Partnership. Owned by Kimmie Conrad, Snow Day Fibers is located at 200 E. Division St., Ishpeming, and offers a welcoming ...

Gwinn tree-cutter dies by electrocution

GWINN — The 52nd worker death of the year recorded by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration was that of an Upper Peninsula man from Gwinn who owned a tree removal business. A property owner had hired A Cut Above Tree and Lawn Care, L.L.C. for a job at a private residence in Forsyth Township. On Thursday, 50-year-old Jayson Dutiel, the owner of the company, was cutting down a tree when it fell onto a power line. "Another worker used a skid steer to lift (Dutiel) so he could attempt to push the tree off the power line," stated a release from MIOSHA following an ...

Today in History: August 24, Hurricane Andrew strikes Florida

Today in History: August 24, Hurricane Andrew strikes Florida By The Associated Press Today is Monday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2026. There are 129 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew smashed into Florida; the storm resulted in 65 deaths and caused ...