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Dickinson sheriff issues monthly report

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County Sheriff Aaron Rochon has issued his monthly report for June. The road patrol served 76 civil process papers, investigated 185 complaints, handled 22 accidents, issued 70 citations and 274 verbal warnings, made 29 arrests — eight of which were for outstanding warrants, including four felonies — and completed 231 property checks. The K-9 officer conducted one search. There were eight transports — one to prison, four for mental health and three miscellaneous. The correctional center had 59 bookings, with an average daily booking of 1.9 and an ...

Digital Bloom coming to Houghton Aug. 1

HOUGHTON — The City of Houghton invites artists and musicians to make their way downtown Saturday, Aug. 1, to celebrate creativity and community. Digital Bloom, advertised as a non-AI, digital art festival, aims to support local artists. Its lineup was revealed last week and includes many local artists and musical acts. Houghton Community and Business Development Manager Danielle Perkowitz said Digital Bloom will be a great opportunity for people to support their community’s artists and creators. “It’s just like a really incredible and important way for us to come together ...

Dickinson clerk issues June activity report

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County Clerk-Register of Deeds Carol K. Bronzyk has issued her activity report for June. Clerk records issued included 114 birth certificates, 120 death certificates, 18 marriage certificates, six notary public commissions, 59 concealed weapons licenses, 25 photos and three CPL fingerprints. Clerk records recorded included 24 circuit court civil cases, nine circuit court criminal cases, nine judgments, 30 births, 31 deaths and five assumed name certificates Funds receipted in by Dickinson County Treasurer Lorna Carey were $148,341.15 from the register of ...

Flow Water Advocates offers Great Lakes Passport guide

TRAVERSE CITY — Flow Water Advocates has released the Great Lakes Passport, a free educational guide that invites Michigan residents and visitors to explore the Great Lakes while learning about the rights, history and legal protections that safeguard these shared waters. Designed for families, educators, outdoor enthusiasts and all friends of the Great Lakes, the Great Lakes Passport combines travel inspiration with practical knowledge about public access to one of the region’s most important natural resources. Part travel companion and part educational resource, the Great Lakes ...

Food, Fun and Fitness continues

FLORENCE, Wis. — The third week of Food, Fun, and Fitness just wrapped up and participants went on their annual strawberry farm field trip. After picking a plethora of berries at Pellegrini’s farm, they went to Iron Mountain’s City Park for a picnic lunch and free play. Later in the ...