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Driver charged in Mackinac Bridge crash that injures 4

MACKINAC COUNTY — Bond has been set for a seasonal worker accused of causing a two-vehicle crash on the Mackinac Bridge early Wednesday that injured four people, two seriously, and forced the bridge to be temporarily closed. Redane Smith, 28, of Jamaica, was arraigned Thursday in the 92nd District Court in St. Ignace on one felony count of reckless driving causing serious impairment of body function, according to Michigan State Police. Smith’s bond was set at $100,000 cash/surety. At about 2:55 a.m. Wednesday, troopers from the MSP St. Ignace Post were notified of the crash on ...

NMU approves budget, closes $8M deficit

MARQUETTE — The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees has approved a balanced general fund budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, successfully closing an anticipated $8 million deficit. The projected shortfall was driven primarily by a 16% surge in health care costs, contractual ...

Deadline Thursday for tickets to WIC Wall of Fame dinner

IRON RIVER — The West Iron County Wall of Fame will add four individuals and three teams for its Class of 2026. The induction ceremony honoring the Class of 2026 will be at George Young’s Recreational Complex on Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning with a social hour at 5 p.m. followed by a dinner and the program at 6 p.m. Deadline to purchase tickets is Thursday. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by contacting the high school officer at 906-265-5184 or by sending a check or money order payable to the West Iron County Wall of Fame, courtesy of Mike Berutti, 701 Nick Baumgartner Way, ...

Blues legend Primer coming to Marquette

MARQUETTE — Fans of Chicago blues will have a chance to see one of the genre’s legendary performers when John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band take the stage Saturday in Marquette. The Marquette Area Blues Society is presenting the award-winning guitarist and singer at Ore Dock Brewing ...

Historical society to highlight Niagara river bluffs over 2 days

NIAGARA, Wis. — The towering bluffs along the Menominee River will be celebrated this weekend as the Niagara Area Historical Society brings back one of its popular special events. The two-day Bluffs of Niagara festivities will feature an art exhibit, a bonfire and storytelling, Sherman ...

IM ordinance takes aim at repeated false fire alarms

IRON MOUNTAIN — A public hearing is scheduled for Oct. 5 as Iron Mountain City Council prepares to adopt an ordinance that penalizes businesses for repeated false fire alarms. Mayor Dale Alessandrini said the ordinance is directed at “places that don’t want to fix their fire alarm systems.” During a rolling 12-month period, there would be no charge for up to three false alarms. The fourth, however, draws a $100 fee; the fifth, $200; and for each subsequent false alarm it’s $400. Director of Police and Fire Services Jeff Solka requested the ordinance during an Aug. 17 meeting ...