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Wilson man sentenced to prison after firearm, assault convictions

MENOMINEE — A Wilson man has been sentenced to consecutive prison terms after being convicted of felony firearm and assault charges stemming from a 2025 domestic violence incident. Travis James Motto, 38, was sentenced Sept. 4 in 41st Menominee County Circuit Court to two-year prison terms for three counts of felony firearm and an additional consecutive term of six months to four years for felonious assault, according to Menominee County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey T. Rogg. Motto was convicted by a jury on July 17. “Mr. Motto’s conduct here was completely unacceptable,” Rogg ...

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Room at the Inn receiving major upgrade

MARQUETTE — A major renovation at the downtown Marquette homeless shelter will see significant improvements to the building. Room at the Inn occupies the building a located at 447 W. Washington St. Chelsie Wilkinson, who is executive director of the facility, is overseeing ...

In vivid color: Pure Michigan welcomes fall

LANSING — Autumn officially arrived on Tuesday evening, and the magic of fall arrived with it. “As fall descends across Michigan’s 19 million acres of forests, Pure Michigan is inspiring travelers to slow down, connect with loved ones, and embrace the season of life they find ...

Suspect arraigned following crash on Mackinac Bridge

ST. IGNACE — The Michigan State Police have provided an update on the investigation into a serious two-vehicle crash that occurred on the Mackinac Bridge on Wednesday. Redane Smith, 28, was arraigned in the 92nd District Court on one count of reckless driving causing serious impairment of a body function. His bond was set at $100,000 cash/surety. His next court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 5.

LWV of Marquette County hosts Marquette City Commission candidate forum

MARQUETTE — On Wednesday night at the Lakeview Arena Citizen’s Forum, the League of Women Voters of Marquette County hosted a candidate forum for those running for Marquette City Commission in November. Of the seven candidates running for the three available seats, Margaret Brumm, Mark ...