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Breitung hires interim manager, loses its assessor

QUINNESEC — Breitung Township is making administrative changes, including hiring former Norway City Manager Ray Anderson to serve as interim township manager. As the township transitions to a permanent manager, it must also replace Township Assessor Justin Murawski, who has accepted a ...

UP communities to get $1.4M in recycling grants

Upper Peninsula communities will receive $1.4 million in recycling infrastructure grants, including $299,000 for the cities of Iron Mountain and Kingsford to purchase curbside carts and implement community-wide recycling, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy ...

Menominee County man accused of firing on another during dispute

MENOMINEE — A Menominee Township man faces felony assault with intent to murder and other charges after authorities accused him of shooting a firearm at another person during an argument about cutting grass. Anthony Raymond Mech, 57, was arraigned Monday before 95th District Court Judge ...

Time of day may have saved lives in Wisconsin tornado

First responders searched homes and buildings Tuesday for possible victims, a day after a powerful tornado touched down in northeastern Wisconsin, hollowing out homes and toppling power lines as it remained on the ground for more than 20 minutes. The Fox Cities region, which is home to ...

A ‘Spore-Tacular’ celebration

CRYSTAL FALLS — Beneath the forest floor near Crystal Falls lies a living organism that has been quietly growing for at least 2,500 years. The community will celebrate that natural wonder during the 35th-annual Humongous Fungus Fest this weekend. The Crystal Falls Business Association ...

MSP warns of scam calls targeting state residents

UPPER PENINSULA — Residents are being warned about a recent phone scam involving individuals posing as Michigan State Police personnel. Reports indicate scammers are calling people and falsely claiming the recipient missed a court date or committed a violation. The caller then demands ...