MANISTIQUE — Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital (SMH) announced the purchase of two mechanical chest compression devices, strengthening emergency response capabilities both inside the hospital and throughout the community. The Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System, LUCAS, is a ...

SAULT STE. MARIE — Tribal Court Chief Judge Charles Palmer has been terminated following the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians’ board meeting Tuesday night. The decision came after the Board of Directors — 12 members and one chairperson — held a closed session. The board ...

HOUGHTON — A Houghton County man remains lodged in the county jail facing charges relating to the conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, possession of meth elements and maintaining a drug house/vehicle. Jody Mark Mills, 35, was arrested Monday by officers of the Upper Peninsula Substance ...

ESCANABA — The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) for the City of Escanaba discussed the idea of beginning a historic sign program to be made available for properties of significance. Planning and Zoning Administrator Joseph Walker brought the concept before the commission, which is ...

GLADSTONE — A Gladstone man has been arrested for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force announced the arrest of Andrew ...

ESCANABA — Michigan students are competing in the FIRST in Michigan (FIM) Escanaba District Event today and Saturday at the Escanaba Jr/Sr High School. The event, presented by the Gene Haas Foundation, tasks high-schoolers across the state who are participating in FIRST Robotics ...