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Missing Gladstone woman found dead in Delta County

GLADSTONE — A Gladstone woman reported as missing after last being seen Sept. 15 was found dead Friday in a remote area of Delta County, according to the Michigan State Police Gladstone Post. The search for 58-year-old Brenda Meadows ended Friday afternoon when her vehicle was located and ...

No-Nah-Ma Resort has new owner after 28 years

NAHMA — Founder Carl Johnson, who 28 years ago turned vacant land into a vacation destination, has sold the No-Nah-Ma Resort. After many profitable years on Big Bay de Noc, he wishes to thank the employees, vendors and guests who brought the resort to life. Johnson, who grew up in ...

UPAWS to celebrate its 50th anniversary Oct.12

GWINN — The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter will host a party to celebrate its 50th anniversary from noon to 3 p.m. Eastern time Sunday, Oct. 12. The celebration will take place in the community room at UPAWS, with an anniversary cake and snacks. There will also be a shelter open ...

‘Costume party’ set at UP Children’s Museum

MARQUETTE — It’s time to celebrate the spooky season at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum in Marquette. The museum will host its Second Thursday Creativity Series from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, Oct. 9, with a “costume party” theme. Costumes are encouraged, and ...

Conditions right for ‘perfect’ Oktoberfest in downtown IM

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority, with the help from Mother Nature, has created the “perfect formula” for a successful Oktoberfest. The Bavarian-themed fall festival will run from noon to 10 p.m. today at the downtown stage parking lot at the ...

State budget deal reached

A state budget framework for the 2025-26 fiscal year is in place, but now the tough work begins, with eyes on Tuesday to produce a final product. Michigan’s Legislature and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday evening announced they reached a deal to fund the government in a stunning ...