Counterfeit money found in the Keweenaw
HOUGHTON — The Houghton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several counterfeit money complaints. On December 21, 2018, a large number of counterfeit money were recovered….
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Marquette County Sheriffs Department explains gun safety
MARQUETTE COUNTY — It’s important to understand safety guide line and regulations if you are looking to get into the world of guns for hunting, sport…
Search and rescue dispatched to find lost man
MARQUETTE COUNTY — Around 7:00 p.m. yesterday, deputies from the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office, along with Search and Rescue were called to a wooded area just…
UPSET investigated suspects for the distribution of meth
MARQUETTE COUNTY — On November 16, 2018 detectives assigned to the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) investigated suspects for the distribution of meth in…
A local church is stuffing stockings for troops
MARQUETTE — A local church is stuffing some stockings tonight for troops over in Iraq for the holidays this year. The First Presbyterian Church of Marquette…
Marquette American Legion celebrates Marine Corps’ 243rd Birthday
MARQUETTE — Sunday was Veteran’s Day, however it’s being observed today, Monday. This weekend, American Legion Post 44 celebrated the 243rd birthday of the US…
VA Medical Center hosts VR day for veterans
MARQUETTE — Early this afternoon, Edge of Reality VR Arcade Center played host to veterans, as they gathered from all across the UP for a…
Preliminary hearing for Schiefel
MARQUETTE — On September 7th, Brandon Lee Schiefel was arraigned in Marquette County District Court. Today he had his preliminary hearing. Schiefel was arrested in Ishpeming…
Heightened patrol for drunk driving initiative in the U.P.
MARQUETTE COUNTY — Beginning October 18, there will be extra law enforcement officials on the lookout for impaired drivers. The Marquette County Sheriff’s…
Police academy starting in November
MARQUETTE COUNTY — The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Youth Police Academy this November. The academy will be a 16 hour block of…