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Hancock to fix sewer lines

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HANCOCK — The Hancock City Council met Wednesday and approved several financial commitments to the upcoming water and sewer project on the north side of town. More than $800,000 was pledged by the city to tear up and fix sewer lines on South Lincoln Drive, Elevation Street, Second Street and Prospect Street. City Manager Mary Babcock explained the logistics saying the project will include completely tearing up one street, replacing its pipes and re-paving it. "It's going to be a complete tear-up of Prospect Street, from Ash to Elevation [Street]," she said. "The water and sewer will ...

Dickinson accepts regional plan for public defenders

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IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson, Iron and Delta counties will receive a state grant to form a regional organization to provide attorneys for indigent defendants. The goal is to improve services and reduce administrative overhead. Each county now receives an individual Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant, but it's hoped that a tri-county system will make a larger pool of attorneys available to represent defendants. Attorneys Daryl Waters and Andrea Mashak-Lassila addressed the Dickinson County Board in March to promote the regional plan and gain permission to file an application. ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

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30 years ago MARQUETTE – Two Amendments attached to “renaissance zone” legislation signed into law Wednesday may increase the chances for tax-relief zone in the Upper Peninsula. The legislation signed by Gov. John Engler calls for a maximum of six urban and four rural zones for up to 15 years. The zones eliminate most state and local taxes, except the state sales tax and local bonds. 90 YEARS AGO MARQUETTE – Marquette county crops, as a whole, although not a total loss, will bring the smallest return in many years as a result of the prolonged drought and accompanying intense ...

Parrett family shares new details in search for missing Stephenson man

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STEPHENSON — The family of Brett Parrett, a 34-year-old Stephenson resident who has been missing since April, continues to seek answers while updating the community on the ongoing investigation and search efforts. Jaimie Parrett, who is married to Brett's brother, Brent, said there has been ...

United Way announces 2026-27 Campaign co-chairs

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MARQUETTE — United Way of Marquette County proudly introduces this year’s campaign co-chairs: Rebecca Bartelme and Paige DuBoise. Bartelme is the morning anchor of My UP Mornings on WBUP/WJMN-TV. DuBois is the co-owner of Queen City Running Company. The pair will head up UWMC’s ...

Today in History: July 17, Disneyland's opening day

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Today in History: July 17, Disneyland's opening day By The Associated Press Today in History Today is Friday, July 17, the 198th day of 2026. There are 167 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California, after its $17 million, yearlong ...