BARAGA — A former Michigan Department of Corrections officer at an Upper Peninsula prison faces a felony charge after being accused of opening a cell door, which allowed an inmate to assault another corrections officer. Shelby Pennock, 44, was arraigned July 14 in the 97th District Court ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — For the first time, the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center is rolling out an enrollment event just for women who served. Two dates have been set: 4 to 7 p.m. Central time Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Northern Lights YMCA, 800 Crystal Lake Blvd., Iron Mountain; and 4 to 7 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Northern Lights YMCA, 2000 N. 30th St., Escanaba. Led entirely by the VA’s all-female outreach and enrollment team, this is a unique opportunity for female veterans in the Iron Mountain and Escanaba areas to get the care and benefits they deserve — often ...
KINGSFORD — The 78th-annual meeting and board elections for Dickinson Conservation District will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Kingsford High School, 431 Hamilton Ave., Kingsford. The event will include updates from Dickinson Conservation District, and conservation partner updates. A Native Plant Symposium will follow from 1 to 4 p.m., with a charge of $20 per person. Board elections will be during this meeting, with Angela Koprowski running unopposed for an open board seat. Absentee ballots for the election are currently available at the Dickinson Conservation District ...
ESCANABA — Some roadside parks operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation in the Upper Peninsula will be closing temporarily for toilet building upgrades. These roadside parks will be closed from Monday to Monday, Aug. 20, for construction activities: — Alger County: Au Train Beach Roadside Park on M-28, Deer Lake Roadside Park on M-28 and Grand Island Roadside Park on M-28. — Keweenaw County: Snow Gauge Roadside Park on U.S. 41, Great Sand Bay Roadside Park on M-26, Esry Roadside Park on M-26 and Hebard Roadside Park on M-26. Some parks may reopen before ...
By JUSTIN MARIETTI The Mining Journal, Marquette ISHPEMING — A card show will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, Aug. 1, at The Mather, 107 E. Canda St. in Ishpeming. Organizers say the wide selection of vendors will have collectible cards including Pokemon, sports cards, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh! and more. The card show is open to the public and attendees will be able to buy, sell and trade cards at the show. “We encourage all ages to join us for this fun event,” event organizer Nicole Johnson said. “Our goal is to offer a place ...
ESCANABA — The Bay College Foundation has announced the renewal of the Krusin’ Klassics Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year. Krusin’ Klassics has donated $1,500 to continue supporting students pursuing careers in Bay College’s automotive program. Founded in 1985 by local ...
