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Public’s Help Being Asked to Locate Missing Man

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The Ontonagon Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 78-year-old man. Richard Joseph Schaefer was last seen leaving his home in Greenland Wednesday afternoon in a black 2004 Trailblazer with Michigan plates DV6226A. It is unknown where he was headed. Richard Joseph Schaefer is white, 5’9”, silver hair, dark eyebrows and … Read more

Its All Happening in Crystal Falls

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The town of Crystal Falls will be very busy as fungus lovers flock to celebrate the Humungous Fungus Festival this weekend. More than 30 years ago, scientist discovered the giant Armillaria gallica that covers almost 37 underground acres. The giant fungus weighs an estimated more than 100 tons and is estimated to be more than … Read more

Gogebic County Looking to Acquire Forest Lands

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The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners accepted and placed into record a letter from County Forest Supervisor Darla Lenz notifying the board that the Nature Conservancy now owns 11 acres adjacent to the west-side campground of the Black River Harbor Recreation Area. TheDailyGlobe reports the Ottawa National Forest wants to acquire that property. The property … Read more

Odanah Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges

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A man from Odanah is facing a total of 18 charges after being accused of stealing money from his employer. TheDailyPress reports Kaleb Julian, 37, was working at Blue Ribbon Kennels in Ashland. Several months after he was hired, money was found to missing from a bank deposit envelope and surveillance video showed a man … Read more

Township Board Moves to Bring Critical Care to Area

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The Ontonagon Township Board has moved forward with a plan to establish a critical access hospital in the area. Since Aspirus Ontonagon closed its doors this past April, county officials have been searching for solutions to the lack of health care in the area. The township board accepted a donation of the former Maple Manor … Read more

Area Programs Receive Grant Funding to Further Healthcare in U.P.

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The Superior Health Foundation Board of Directors approved 13 new grants totaling $271,549 aimed at improving health across the Upper Peninsula. Gogebic Community College received a grant to enhance EMS offerings in its service area, which includes Ontonagon County. The grant will reduce EMS student travel cost barriers by providing local training lab opportunities, which … Read more

Female Vets in U.P. To Have Opportunity to Travel to D.C.

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The Upper Peninsula Honor Flight wants to recognize the women who have served by announcing a possible all female flight to Washington, D.C. The organization is seeking female applicants from any branch and service period for the special flight, which would be in addition to the regular spring and fall flights. Those who’ve been on … Read more

Local Governing Body to Receive Small Raise

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The Iron County Board of Commissioners has voted to give themselves a pay increase on January 1st of 2025. The board hopes the increase will encourage more residents to run for board positions. It’s been voiced by the public that the current board pay wasn’t enough. Commissioners and the board Chair will see a $275 … Read more

Hurley Amends Restricted Breed Ordinance

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At the last meeting of the Hurley City Council, the board agreed to amend a city ordinance that will now allow pit bull terriers used as service animals to be exempt from the city ban on the breed. TheDailyGlobe reports Police Chief Chris Colassaco stated the city has been wrestling with the issue for some … Read more