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Whitmer declares April Career Exploration and Awareness Month

LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared April 2026 Career Exploration and Awareness Month, joining the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) in encouraging residents of Michigan to discovery the many career pathways available to them. “In Michigan, we’re ...

Michigan Army National Guard units return from overseas deployments

LANSING — Michigan Soldiers from two Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) units have returned home following year-long overseas deployments, marking the end of extended missions supporting U.S. and allied operations abroad. Families, friends and communities across the state welcomed their ...

Houghton County man arrested in meth lab investigation

HOUGHTON COUNTY — A 35-year-old Houghton County man was arrested Monday for charges relating to conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, illegal possession of ephedrine/pseudoephedrine and maintaining a drug house/vehicle. Through the course of their investigation, detectives from the ...

Chippewa County’s “most wanted” woman sentenced on drug charge

CHIPPEWA COUNTY — A woman once considered Chippewa County’s “most wanted” was recently sentenced for fleeing the state in 2024 after facing a drug charge. The conviction marks her tenth felony offense. Shannon Kay Davis, 46, of Kincheloe was sentenced on March 31 alongside her ...

Gospel Opportunities Radio celebrates 50 Years

MARQUETTE — In 1975, Gospel Opportunities Radio was formed as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit with the intention of purchasing WDMJ-FM, which was at that time the Daily Mining Journal station. The station has been in operation as a Christian radio station ever since, and this month they are ...

“Beyond the Crest” spreads philosophy born from hiking trail

ESCANABA -- A local writer and outdoor enthusiast has released a new book. In "Beyond the Crest: A Trail through Time," Bill Cook reflects on a monumental journey made 50 years ago and the lessons the trip spurred. If the author's name sounds familiar, it probably is. Cook is a regular ...