9/10/2025

GOGEBIC / ONTONAGON COUNTY - The Michigan Secretary of State is holding free “Road to Restoration” clinics to help eligible drivers regain their licenses. Experts and volunteer attorneys will offer consultations, license status checks, and guidance. On-site Secretary of State services like vision testing and written exams will also be available. Clinics are scheduled in Ontonagon on Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Walk-ins: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.) at Ontonagon Village Housing Commission and in Marquette on Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Walk-ins: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) at Marquette Charter Township Community Center. You can register at Michigan.gov/R2R. Bring $16 or a printed driving record. For on-site restoration, bring ID, birth certificate, and proof of residency. Clinics do not provide DUI/OWI expungement, and reinstatement is not guaranteed. Participating courts can process payments.

9/10/2025

BESSEMER - Mechanical issues have developed with Republic Services' garbage truck yesterday resulting in no garbage pick up in parts of Bessemer yesterday.  Republic Services has resolved the issue and will complete garbage pickup in Bessemer today. 

9/10/2025

PHILLIPS - A 10-year-old from Phillips in Price County is participating in a national mullet competition.  10-year-old Colton Goll has been growing out his hair for 3 years. The Phillips 10-year-old has made it to the second round of this year’s national Mullet Champ competition.  Voting for round 2 ends today top prize is $10,000. You can vote on who has the best mullet online at www.mulletchamp.com we have a link on our website and Facebook Page.