ESCANABA — A new regional public defense model serving Delta, Dickinson and Iron counties is coming to Delta County, bringing a dedicated local office and expanded legal services for residents. Delta County will open a local public defense office staffed by three full-time attorneys and a ...
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. — The Michigan State Police is warning residents about a recent phone scam involving individuals posing as department personnel. Reports indicate scammers are calling people, posing as State Police members, and falsely claiming the recipient missed a court date or ...
ESCANABA — At least three tornadoes touched down in the Upper Peninsula during a weather event on Monday, reported the National Weather Service (NWS) on Friday. One was at Delta County's O.B. Fuller Park; the other two were in Marquette County and Menominee County. The conditions Monday ...
When someone asks me what the Chamber of Commerce does, one of my favorite answers is, "We make connections that help build relationships." Sometimes those connections are easy to see ~ a Business After Hours event, a ribbon cutting, or other networking opportunities. But many of the Chamber's most valuable services happen quietly behind the scenes, often without anyone realizing they're taking place. In fact, some members may have received referrals from the Chamber without ever knowing it. Every day, our team fields questions from visitors, new residents, business travelers, ...
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on government imposter scams, warning consumers to remain vigilant against fraudulent callers. The Department of Attorney General has received reports that scammers are using spoofing technology to manipulate caller ID to display a real phone number from the Department of Attorney General. The Department has also received complaints of fraudsters claiming to represent the State of Michigan, demanding immediate payment for taxes through Bitcoin or prepaid gift cards. “Bad actors deploy pressure tactics ...
