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Lincoln Square businesses finding new homes

ESCANABA — In anticipation of an eventual building sale, the tenants of a small strip mall on the highway in Escanaba are moving on. Though rumors have been circulating about Dunkin’ (formerly Dunkin’ Donuts) taking over Lincoln Square — the small L-shaped strip mall at 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Missing person in Menominee County

STEPHENSON — The Menominee County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents along west County Road G-12 (aka Co. Rd. 352) and adjacent roads in Stephenson to check their cameras and outbuildings for signs of missing person named Brett Parrett — a male in his mid 30s. According to the ...