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House explosion in Garden Township results in total loss

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GARDEN – A house in Garden Township exploded Monday night, resulting in a complete loss of the residence. At approximately 10:23 p.m., law enforcement was dispatched to the Garden area for reports of an explosion, according to Garden Township Fire Department Chief Keith Farley. Law ...

20th annual Rapid River Relic Riders a success

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RAPID RIVER - What began as a small snowmobile ride has grown into a signature winter tradition, as the community recently gathered to celebrate the 20th annual Rapid River Relic Riders event. Scott Nieuwenkamp, 66, one of the three original founders of the event, said well over 300 ...

Assaults on prison staff have increased in Michigan

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A union representing Michigan corrections officers is sounding alarms over an increase in violent assaults against prison staff, alleging the state is too often holding dangerous prisoners in lower-security settings not designed to house them. In 2024, there were 71 assaults on employees at ...

Drug busts in Houghton and Baraga counties

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HOUGHTON & BARAGA – After several months of investigation, detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) arrested two men suspected of distributing illegal drugs in Houghton and Baraga counties. On Thursday, UPSET detectives executed three search warrants at ...

Bay College Fall 2025 dean’s list

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ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN - Bay College has announced the names of the students who have earned recognition and membership to the dean's list for attainment of scholarly excellence during the Fall 2025 Semester. To be selected for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a 3.50 grade point ...