FELCH TOWNSHIP — The Calumet Mine on the Felch Mountain Range in Felch Township in Dickinson County was discovered in late 1880 or early 1881. Records state that in 1882, four shafts were sunk and extensive diamond drilling took place. The Calumet Mine was said to be shallow, only 400 feet ...

IRONWOOD — A Facebook posting and obituary notice from a western Upper Peninsula Funeral Home together have identified the two-year-old child who was found deceased several days ago in Ironwood Township. Darwin E. Olson, who, less than two weeks prior to his third birthday, was found March ...

UPPER PENINSULA — An elderly woman was recently targeted in a scam in the Upper Peninsula, prompting Michigan State Police (MSP) to warn residents about schemes that use fear-based tactics and impersonation to exploit seniors. In a recent case handled by MSP, scammers contacted an elderly ...

ESCANABA — A newcomer to the race to represent Michigan’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives has arrived on the scene — Matthew DenOtter, currently based in Boyne City. Key platforms of DenOtter’s campaign include protecting and expanding rural ...

ESCANABA — A protest in Escanaba on Saturday was one of thousands around the country and abroad during which people banded together over the “No Kings” theme, which encompasses several causes. Activists marching and holding signs during No Kings events speak against the war in Iran, ...

RAPID RIVER — A Rapid River man was arrested by Michigan State Police (MSP) Sunday for multiple felony offenses, including drug and weapons charges. Michael Riggers, 28, was arraigned in the Delta County 94th District Court on charges of possession of methamphetamine, carrying a ...