Editorial cartoons — 2 of them
For Saturday, Sunday, Feb. 7-8, 2026
Officers, civilian recognized for Ontonagon County ice rescue
IRON MOUNTAIN — "The greatest of all virtues is to save a life," an unknown author has been cited as writing. With that in mind, five individuals received top awards Monday at a Michigan Department of Natural Resources meeting at the Sagola Township Sportsmen's Club in Dickinson County for ...
Michigan’s marijuana black market challenges state’s law enforcement
MARQUETTE – The state legalized personal use of marijuana in hopes that it would decrease the amount of illegal use and distribution. However, problems with the black market have increased with the ease of getting access to and purchasing cannabis. Matthew Saxton, the executive director of the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association, said police are seeing a lot more illegal black-market marijuana growth around the state. Calhoun County Sheriff Steve Hinkley said with short staff and few detectives, police agencies are unable to keep up at the pace that illegal grow operations are ...
Eh Winter Enduro Race is back to raise money for the Noquemanon Trail Network
MARQUETTE — The Eh Winter Enduro race is back for its 6th year today. The race features three downhill sections and is raced on fatbikes on the Noquemanon Trail Network South Trails. Enduro races are different from a typical bike race in that they are focused specifically on downhill ...
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Gladstone native Roy promoted to sergeant major in Marine Corps Reserves
GLADSTONE — The community of Gladstone is proud to celebrate the recent promotion of Joe Roy to the rank of Sergeant Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. This milestone, achieved on Jan. 10, marks the culmination of a distinguished 23-year military career dedicated to service, leadership and excellence. Raised in Gladstone, Roy began his military journey when he completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California, in April 2003. Following his training, he was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, where he ...