1/30/2026

ARBOR VITAE - Authorities at the Department of Transportation have released the name of a man killed Tuesday in a traffic crash.  Investigators said 34-year-old Edward Cervenansky, was driving on Highway 51 near Arbor Vitae when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a dump truck head-on.  The driver of the dump truck was not injured.  Cervenansky died at the scene.

1/30/2026

HURLEY - The Hurley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors fired executive director Melissa Teeple last week, citing poor communication and financial access issues, despite her success in recruitment and social media since April 2025. The firing accompanied major board instability: President Rudy Oszakiewski, Bill Nantell, and Steve Fiene resigned amid internal conflicts, adding to three existing vacancies. Teeple defended her performance, expressing frustration with unclear guidance, excessive demands for Facebook promotion and being required to staff the front desk 40-hours a week as well as her other duties, and poor member responsiveness. She also suggested a need for a formal grievance process.

1/30/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - A candidate running for the 38th State Senate seat is now switching races.  U.P. resident Chris Reynolds is now running as a Republican for the 108th State House District. Reynolds said he feels he will be able to reach a larger, more personal voter base with this decision.  Though he said his goal of fighting for the U.P. remains the same.  The only other candidate in the 108th State House District race is Republican Larry Johnson.  There are three candidates still in the 38th state senate district race, Democrat Kelli van Ginhoven. On the Republican side, current 108th House Representative Republican Dave Prestin and Beau LaFave.