10/22/2026

GOGEBIC COUNTY - 58-year-old Brian Berquist, of Marensico Township was sentenced Tuesday in Gogebic County District Court by Judge Michael Pope to 57 months to a maximum of 15 years in prison for a drunk driving crash that resulted in the death of his passenger.  Berquist entered a no-contest plea back on June 23 to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing death following a crash near Lake Gogebic that occurred on March 26, 2025. The investigation was conducted by the Michigan State Police Wakefield Post and the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office.

10/22/2026

ASHLAND / WASHBURN - Police arresting a Washburn woman on theft and disorderly conduct charges after she allegedly stole American flags and flagpoles from Ashland sidewalks. Police identified Shea Schachameyer through community tips and surveillance video. Investigators also identified an Illinois woman allegedly involved, whose case has been referred to the district attorney’s office. Of the 70 flags placed throughout the city, 22 remain missing and are valued at approximately $1,100. The charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

10/22/2026

BESSEMER TOWNSHIP – The Bessemer Township Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 11:34 AM yesterday for a reported fire involving a shed fire near the intersection of Harding and Koski Road. Approximately three small propane tanks were reported to be near the structure.  One individual suffering from smoke inhalation from trying to suppress the fire otherwise there were no injuries reported.