Dickinson sheriff’s report for August
IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County Sheriff Aaron Rochon has issued his monthly report for August. The road patrol served 83 civil process papers, investigated 175 complaints, handled 23 accidents, issued 47 citations and 206 verbal warnings, made 20 arrests — nine of which were for outstanding warrants, including one felony — and completed 176 property checks. The K-9 officer conducted three searches, including one for local agencies, and there was one tracking. There were two K-9 requests without deployments. The correctional center had 74 bookings, with an average daily booking ...
Kilpela named permanent NTN executive director
MARQUETTE — Jeni Kilpela has been named executive director of the Noquemanon Trail Network, moving into the permanent leadership position after several months as interim executive director. Kilpela joined NTN in 2023 as outreach coordinator and has since played a key role in developing relationships with members, businesses, landowners and community partners while helping support the growth and stewardship of the trail network. “I am honored to serve as executive director and to continue working alongside our staff, volunteers, board, landowners, members and partners,” Kilpela ...
Oktoberfest today in downtown IM
IRON MOUNTAIN — The 12th-annual Oktoberfest kicks off at noon today and continues through 9 p.m. in downtown Iron Mountain. The day will be filled with live music, German food and drinks, competitions, children's activities and games. Music starts at noon with local artists Norton & ...
UP jobless rate in August falls to 5%
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Upper Peninsula’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dipped to 5% in August, down from 5.2% in July and 5.4% a year ago, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. DTMB data showed 6,700 unemployed in the U.P. in August, down by 300 from July. The size of the region’s civilian labor force fell to 133,100 in August, down by 800 over the month. Similar trends were observed across the state. “Michigan regional unemployment rate reductions were primarily influenced by workforce declines over the ...
Michigan AG protests UPPCO rate increase
An electric rate hike proposed by Upper Peninsula Power Co. would increase rates for residential customers by 15.6%, according to Michigan Attorney General Attorney General Dana Nessel, who has filed testimony against the request. UPPCO is seeking a $17.3 million increase through the ...