Schoolcraft, MI

ESCANABA — After considering a plea offer, a former teacher’s aide at the Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District (DSISD) Learning Center has decided to proceed to a jury trial. Robin Merle Popour, 54, of Gladstone, appeared in the Delta County 47th Circuit Court Wednesday to officially decline Delta County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Wickman’s plea offer, […]

ESCANABA – A former teacher’s aide at the Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District (DSISD) Learning Center is considering a plea deal offered by the Delta County Prosecutor’s Office. Robin Merle Popour, 54, of Gladstone, faces one count of third-degree child abuse, a felony punishable by two years in prison or probation for up to five […]

UPPER PENINSULA — A new community program aiming to assist the public in navigating the legal system is coming to Alger, Luce, Mackinac and Schoolcraft Counties. The Luce County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday the 11th Circuit Court — which serves all four counties — will be launching the new Community Navigator Program, which is intended […]

ALGER, LUCE, MACKINAC, AND SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTIES, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - A new program is coming to the 11th Circuit Court aimed at making the legal syste...

MANISTIQUE, Mich. — A long-dormant piece of local nostalgia got a second chance thanks to a partnership between Schoolcraft County 4-H, ProAmpac Manistique, Nalco Water (an Ecolab Company), Schoolcraft County Road Commission, DesJarden Excavating, Bichler Concrete and Gravel, and numerous personnel and community volunteers. After years of sitting unused for games, the iconic community ball […]

ESCANABA – The child abuse case involving a former teacher’s aide at the Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District (DSISD) Learning Center has been adjourned — for now. Robin Merle Popour, 54, of Gladstone, appeared in the Delta County Circuit Court Monday, during which Delta County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Wickman said she recently received a plea […]

ESCANABA – The child abuse case involving a former teacher’s aide at the Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District (DSISD) Learning Center has been adjourned — for now. Robin Merle Popour, 54, of Gladstone, appeared in the Delta County 47th Circuit Court Monday, during which Delta County Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Wickman said she recently received a […]

SCHOOLCRAFT TOWNSHIP — Injuries were reported as the result of a small plane crash Friday evening in rural Houghton County. According to the Michigan State Police (MSP) Spl/Lt. Ashley Miller, Seventh District Public Information Officer, the crash was reported at 7:45 p.m. Friday evening. Miller confirmed that MSP responded to a small plane crash that […]

The St. Clair County Community College men's soccer team opens the season ranked No. 20 in the NJCAA Division II preseason poll after last season's first regional title and a national tournament berth in just its second year. The Skippers captured the Region 12 championship with a 1-0 win over Schoolcraft and later claimed the Northeast District crown before facing national competition. Fans can watch the team begin its follow-up campaign Sept. 4th at the College of DuPage. Reporting for WGR

SCHOOLCRAFT TOWNSHIP – After nearly 82 years, a local soldier has finally returned home to the Copper Country. Sergeant Robert James Goldsworthy, a Lake Linden native long listed by the U.S. Army as missing in action during World War II, was laid to rest Saturday morning. The graveside service was held with full military honors […]