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IM again turns to archery hunt to cull city deer herd

IRON MOUNTAIN — Permits will again be offered to archery hunters as Iron Mountain tries to match or even exceed last year's record harvest of 112 deer from within city limits. The size of the herd remains troublesome, City Manager Jordan Stanchina acknowledged. There will be no changes in the rules for this year's hunt. "Hopefully, we have the same people involved this year," Stanchina said, adding, "we use every piece of land that we can." During last year's hunt, 106 antlerless deer and six bucks were culled during a season that ran on designated parcels from Oct. 1 through Jan. ...

Today in History: August 10, derecho rakes the US Midwest

Today in History: August 10, derecho rakes the US Midwest By The Associated Press Today is Monday, Aug. 10, the 222nd day of 2026. There are 143 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 10, 2020, a powerful derecho struck several Midwest U.S. states, causing four fatalities and an ...

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First week of Boxley murder trial wraps up

MARQUETTE — Friday marked the end of the first week of the State of Michigan v Julie Boxley, in the 25th Circuit Court in Marquette, Judge Andrew Griffin is presiding. Boxley is charged with felony murder and 1st degree arson and is accused of intentionally setting fire to the Ishpeming ...

New fire truck to Richmond Township

PALMER — Firefighting just got a bit easier in Richmond Township in Marquette County. That’s because the township fire department has taken delivery on a new pumper truck, said department Chief Dan Novak. The new Spencer-built pumper has been designated Unit 2091. “We are proud to say ...