10/23/2026

BESSEMER - The Pumpkinfest 50/50 winning prize money still hasn’t been claimed.  The winning ticket number is 6622.  If a winner doesn’t come forward, they will Redraw on December 26th!!

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.