The official state of Michigan Christmas tree crew stops at the Wildwood restaurant in Hermansville, Mi on its way to Lansing Friday morning. After a quick breakfast, they went across the highway to the North Central Elementary School, where Denny Olson talked to the students about forestry management and then led them in a 1-2-3-TIMBER! cheer. Video courtesy of Jim Beckerson
KINGSFORD — The Salvation Army’s iconic red kettle and trademark bell have long been symbols of the holiday season, representing the spirit of giving and the joy of helping others. The familiar sound of bells will soon be heard outside area businesses as the Dickinson County Salvation ...
CRYSTAL FALLS TOWNSHIP — One person was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday on U.S. 2 in Iron County. The crash happened just before 12:30 p.m. near Pentoga Trail in Crystal Falls Township and involved an eastbound pickup truck pulling a trailer with three occupants and a westbound passenger car with one occupant, according to a news release from the Iron County Sheriff’s Office. The sole occupant of the westbound passenger car was pronounced dead at the crash site. One occupant of the eastbound pickup was transported to Aspirus Iron River Hospital for ...
MARQUETTE — One person was reportedly swept into Lake Superior amidst extreme weather conditions Thursday afternoon and had not been found before dark. The Marquette Police Department received a 911 call about 2:53 p.m. Eastern time “regarding a male subject who had been swept into Lake Superior in the area of Blackrocks at Presque Isle Park in the city of Marquette,” a news release sent in the evening stated. Witnesses reported the individual had been washed off Blackrocks and was last seen being pulled southbound out of the cove. “The area was checked by first responders, ...
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said Thursday that the Craig Lake and Black River fires — two of the three Upper Peninsula fires that started last month — now are fully contained. The Ridge Fire just north of Marquette is about 85% contained. “Recent heavy rainfall has considerably helped extinguish deep pockets of hot spots,” said Keith Murphy, DNR resource protection manager for the U.P. “Upcoming weather, including a forecast with potential snow, will also help in containment.” The 600-acre Craig Lake Fire, at the north end of Craig Lake State Park in ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — The John Fornetti Dental Center in Iron Mountain will offer its 12th annual "Dentistry for Our Vets" event Saturday. The center will provide free dental care for armed forces veterans from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A choice of a free cleaning, filling or extraction is offered. No appointment is necessary, but the services are offered on a first come, first served basis. The reception area will be in the parking lot of the dental center at 100 S. Stephenson Ave., so attendees are advised to dress for the weather. The Dentistry for Our Vets program aims to provide ...
