#Negaunee Volunteer Fire Department

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URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 12-18-17 –Update 11:55 p.m.

Firefighters from three departments battled tough and smokey fire tonight in a home on West Division Street

The two-story house fire at 314 W. Division St. was  located next to the old Andriachi’s department store.

While in Marquette tonight, we witnessed the big Salvation Army truck headed to the fire with its Red Lights Flashing. I am a fan of the Red Cross.

Here are some outstanding photos and video taken by a friend Brian Bureau of Ishpeming.

https://www.facebook.com/100009225404800/videos/1933623790288449/

Photo by Brian Bureau

Photo by Brian Bureau

Photo by Brian Bureau

Photo by Brian Bureau

URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 12-18-17 –Update 6:18 p.m.

More mutual aid requested.

The two-story house fire is at 314 W. Division St.

The house fire is located next to the old Andriachi’s department store.

The city of Negaunee Fire Department has been requested to bring its aerial truck.

“Use the alley behind the building,” a dispatcher told Negaunee firefighters.

6:10 p.m. ET

Ishpeming smokey structure fire involves numerous agencies

By Greg Peterson U.P. Breaking News Owner, News Director 906-273-2433

(Ishpeming, MI) – Numerous firefighters have been called to battle a smokey house fire in the city of Ishpeming.

The structure fire was reported just before 6 p.m. ET tonight, Dec. 18, 2017.

Firefighters first on the scene reported heavy smoke coming from the home.

The fire is said to be at the corner of Division and South Lake Street. It is said to be the 300 block of Division St.

Those paged to battle or assist include Ishpeming Police, the Ishpeming Fire Department.

The Marquette County Rescue Squad 131 and the Ishpeming Township Volunteer Fire Department. Please avoid the area as traffic is tied up and will be so for more than an hour or two.

https://www.facebook.com/100009225404800/videos/1933623790288449/

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Downtown Ishpeming: A fire heavily damages two-story home next to a famous but closed department store – Mutual Aid from several departments and Marquette County Rescue Squad 131 – Photos by Brian Bureau URGENT - U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 12-18-17 –Update 11:55 p.m. Firefighters from three departments battled tough and smokey fire tonight in a home on West Division Street…

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Two men were seriously injured in a severe head-on crash on Saturday night in west Marquette County

U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 12-23-17 – 9:10 p.m. ET

Pickup trucks collide head on in west Marquette County; driver’s seriously injured

By Greg Peterson Upper Peninsula Breaking News Owner/News Director 906-273-2433

(Ely Township, MI) _- A violent head-on crash between two pickup trucks left both drivers seriously injured and trapped in the wreckage in west Marquette County. The crash was…

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Drug raid conducted overnight in Little Lake, MI in an ongoing probe into alleged meth and other illegal drug activities

By Greg Peterson Upper Peninsula Breaking News Owner, News Director 906-273-2433

(Little Lake, MI) – At least one person has been arrested following a search warrant that was served Monday night in a clandestine raid involving more than a dozen detectives.

There are indications that two others were arrested but U.P. Breaking News doesn’t have enough confirmation to release their names.

A late night search warrant was executed on Mon., Dec. 4, 2017 at 1932 County Road 456 across from Bible Camp Dr. in Little Lake in Forsyth Township, MI.

The Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) and other officers swooped down on the home – looking for alleged components used in making meth.

Its not clear what – if anything – was found; although a press release is expected.

As is protocol, UPSET requested a fire standby but did not want to alert the suspects or people in the area.

The Forsyth Township Volunteer Fire Department was asked to respond to the area and stage – but were specifically told not to use lights and sirens.

Booked into the Marquette County Jail:

36-year-old James Mallon of Little Lake, MI is booked on an initial charge of driving with a suspended/revoked license.

Detectives could be heard staking out the area before the actual raid. They even had too endure that wild, windy December thunderstorm that turned into a downpour. One detective noted it was “a monsoon out here.”

U.P. Breaking News received numerous tips (thank you) during the operation but – as always – decided to withhold the information until we were sure that it was safe for all officers. This is an ongoing probe.

Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET)

https://upsetdrugs.com

UPSET raid during middle of that windy and violent thunderstorm nets at least one arrest in Little Lake, MI Drug raid conducted overnight in Little Lake, MI in an ongoing probe into alleged meth and other illegal drug activities…

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Engulfed house fire in Negaunee Township battled by numerous fire departments and the Marquette County Rescue Squad

Upper Peninsula Breaking News Bulletin 11-24-17 7:10 p.m. ET

Engulfed house fire in Negaunee Township

By Greg Peterson Upper Peninsula Breaking News News Director/Co-Owner 906-273-2433

(Negaunee Township) – A fully-engulfed house fire was reported about 7:07 p.m. tonight, Fri. Nov. 24, 2017 in Negaunee Township, MI – and numerous fire departments have been called to assist in the battle.

The…

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Upper Peninsula Breaking News Bulletin – 3-2-18 – 11:30 a.m. ET – 911 broadcasts honor to late Marquette Township Volunteer Fire Department Lt. Patrick McMahon

Lt. Patrick J. ‘Pat’ McMahon

By Greg Peterson U.P. Breaking News Owner, News Director 906-273-2433

Marquette County Central Dispatch 911 Honors the 25-years of service by Marquette Township Volunteer Fire Department Lt. Patrick McMahon. The broadcast on fire channels started a memorial service for Lt. McMahon at 5 p.m. on March 1, 2018 inside the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home in Marquette.

“This is your final call,” the dispatcher said somberly. “On behalf of your fire service family – thank you Lt. Patrick McMahon for your 25 years of service to the community and your fellow firefighters.” “We extend our sincere sympathy to your family and your department,” the 911 dispatcher said. “You presence will be greatly missed.” “Central Dispatcher is clear and silent at 16:56 hours (4:56 p.m. ET) on March 1, 2018. 74-year-old Patrick J. “Pat” McMahon of Marquette, MI died at his home on Thursday evening, February 22, 2018.

Marquette Township Volunteer Fire Department – Fire and Rescue https://marquettetownship.org/fire-department —

Lt. Patrick J. ‘Pat’ McMahon

Is it us – or does Lt. McMahon resemble political commentator George Will? — Obit: MARQUETTE, MI – Patrick J. “Pat” McMahon, 74, of Marquette, died peacefully Thursday evening, February 22, 2018 at his home, surrounded by family and under the care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.

Pat was born on December 30, 1943 in Marquette, a son of the late Walter D. and Marion E. (Jensen) McMahon and was a lifelong Marquette resident. A 1962 graduate of Bishop Baraga High School, Pat proudly served his country for four years with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.

After his service, Pat returned home and began working with WNMU TV, eventually becoming the manager of the electronics department at K-Mart, a job he held for 28 years. Following the closure of K-Mart, Pat went to work for Air Gas until his retirement in 2006. Retirement was not for Pat however, so he eventually started working for Marq Tran, working with them for approximately nine years.

Pat loved to fish and go camping. He especially enjoyed providing the spaghetti dinner for the crew at deer camp. He also enjoyed golfing in his free time. More than anything else however, Pat enjoyed spending valuable time with this family especially his annual sibling weekend. He was a lieutenant with the Marquette Township Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years. Pat was an avid Packer fan and also skated annually for the Pigs N Heat game.

He is survived by his wife, the former Sandy Dymond who he married on June 12, 1999 at Presque Isle Park in Marquette; four children, Shannon Lee McMahon of Marquette, James Patrick (Melissa) McMahon of Easley, South Carolina, Craig (Kathie) Stagliano of Negaunee and Christy (Robert) Baer of Ishpeming; five grandsons, Kendrick, Jeffrey, Kody, Kyle and Josh; siblings, Dan (Kathy) McMahon of West Bend, WI, Michael (Joanne) McMahon of St. Ignace, and Kay (David) Glass of Negaunee; a sister-in-law, Donna McMahon of Menominee, MI; mother-in-law, Bernice Dymond; brothers-in-law, Richard (Lori) Dymond and Ron Dymond; sisters-in-law, Lynn Dymond, Barb (Jim) Donato, Debbie (Mike) Massie; also several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death besides his parents were two brothers, Don and Bob McMahon and a brother-in-law, Ken Dymond.

Visitation will be held at the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home in Marquette on Thursday, March 1st beginning at 2 p.m. until the time of the memorial service scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Deacon Don Thoren officiating. Members of Marquette Township Volunteer Fire Department will act as honor guard. Spring burial with military honors will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery. A luncheon will be served in the funeral home immediately following the service.

Memorials are preferred to the family.

Pat’s obituary can also be viewed at canalefuneral.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.

Marquette County Central Dispatch: Honoring Marquette Township Volunteer Fire Department Lt. Patrick McMahon and his 25-years of service to his family, his community and to his department Upper Peninsula Breaking News Bulletin - 3-2-18 – 11:30 a.m. ET – 911 broadcasts honor to late Marquette Township Volunteer Fire Department Lt.

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U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 2-19-18 – 1:03 a.m. ET –

Two snowmobile wrecks today; many crashes this weekend, a tribute to those who have died so far this winter in U.P. sledding wrecks this winter

By Greg Peterson U.P. Breaking News Owner, News Director 906-273-2433

(Upper Peninsula of Michigan) – Rescues are underway this Monday afternoon at two snowmobile crashes in the Upper Peninsula – one on Lake Superior ice off Drummond Island and another in Negaunee Township.

The Lake Superior crash was dispatched just after 11:30 p.m. ET this morning, Mon. Feb. 19, 2018 one of the Chippewa County islands. However it likely occurred 15 to 30 minutes earlier (scroll down for more details).

Then about noon today, a snowmobile crash happened just west of the Carp River off County Road 492 at Forge Road on snowmobile Trail Number 8 in Negaunee Township. The Marquette County Sheriff’s Department Special Operations Unit  has been paged along with fire and additional law enforcement. He was reportedly traveling with two other snowmobilers including his son. The victim is being taken by ambulance to U.P. Health System – Marquette.

The victim is said to be a 65-year-old male sledder with collar bone pain and swelling/deformity. On Saturday afternoon at least 7 U.P. snowmobilers were injured in crashes across the U.P. in about a 3 hour period.

The drivers of the those sleds are lucky their injuries are not life-threatening as at least six people have died in U.P. snowmobile wrecks this winter. At least three other snowmobilers were critically injured in the U.P. Scroll down to see our tribute to those who lost theirs lives this winter (2017-2018).

Officials still have still not released information on a terrible wreck last week in Luce County near the Chippewa County line involving a 74-year-old snowmobiler who hit “head-on” with a tree going abut 60 miles per hour. Nothing about the terrible wreck has been released buy either the Luce County Sheriff’s Department, Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department, Michigan State Police or the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Thurs., Feb. 15, 2018 snowmobile crash happened in a remote area of Luce County way down the CCI Road then off County Road 407 (off the CCI Road) on snowmobile Trail #9.

Near Hurley, WI this weekend – a snowmobiler was killed.

Back to Drummond Island:

The victim was laying on a frozen portion of Lake Superior about one mile north of Drummond Island. The sledder reportedly hit a bump on the ice, lost control and thrown from his snowmobile.

The victim is said to have several “unknown” injuries including a dislocated shoulder. A friend and fellow snowmobiler met emergency officials on “yacht haven” at S. Water Street and Old Mill Road. The ambulance was able to drive onto the ice to get the victim.

Among those being sent are the Drummond Island Volunteer Fire Department and EMS and the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department. An ALS intercept has been requested for pain control. The victim have to be taken by ferry to the mainland, and then taken to the Mackinac Straits Health System.

Six snowmobile crash fatalities so far this winter – all loved sledding and many had interesting careers. There are at least three other snowmobilers hospitalized in critical condition after U.P. crashes this winter. 

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Jamie Steen

Randy Alan Liddicoat

Michele Marie ‘Shelly’ Megard

Jason Craig Bashor

46-year-old Michael James Zanlungo of Harrison Township, MI

51-year-old Douglas Charles Hawes of Saginaw, MI

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Tues., Jan. 16, 2018 – Chippewa County, MI

Douglas Charles Hawes

51-year-old Douglas Charles Hawes of Saginaw, MI

Hawes was riding his sled on Snowmobile Trail #8 (between M-123, Curley Lewis Highway) during the noon hour on that Tuesday in Chippewa County.

Hawes missed a curve and struck a tree traveling very fast. Speed and unfamiliarity of snowmobile trails (surprise curves) is a big factor in many of the deaths. Tremendous speeds that kill instantly. Hawes apparently did not see the curve until it was too late. Hawes and his sled then slammed into trees.

Hawes was married and leaves behind a wife and daughter.

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/douglas-hawes-obituary?pid=1000000187881351&view=guestbook

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Wed., Jan. 10, 2018 – southern Houghton County, MI

Jamie Travis Steen

41-year-old Jamie Travis Steen of rural Curtiss, Wisconsin Killed after losing control of sled on a curve on Trail 8 and hit a tree in remote Houghton County – off M-28 Factors include speed

Steen was married and the father of four daughters He was in the construction business all his lifr and owned SJS Excavating, a sewer and sewer line construction company in Curtiss, WI. A memorial service will be held this Wed., Jan. 17, 2018.

http://maurinaschilling.com/lifestory/clouds/home.html?Year=2018&Month=1&Day=10&FirstName=Jamie&LastName=Steen

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Sat., Dec. 30, 2017 – Gogebic County, MI

Randy Alan Liddicoat

52-year-old Randy Alan Liddicoat of Evansville, Wisconsin Victim was trying to cross U.S.-2 at Ramsay crossing about 1 p.m. in Gogebic County – struck by an eastbound pickup truck. Factors include low visibility/snowy conditions

Liddicoat loved snowmobiling and attending Wisconsin Badger football games with his two sons. Liddicoat was active in fishing, golf, Midget and Sprint car racing, and other sports including still holding high school cross country records. He loved his two dogs (Olive and Henry) and enjoyed relaxing with family and friends.

A farmer in his younger years, Liddicoat worked at Covance Laboratories and Millwork Specialists of Wisconsin in Madison. He was a co-owner of Liddicoat Lawncare Services LLC with his sons Brett and Blake. A memorial service was held on Sat., Jan. 13, 2018.

http://www.wardhurtley.com/obituaries/Randy-Alan-Liddicoat?obId=2853600#/obituaryInfo

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Fri., Dec. 29, 2017 – Gogebic County, MI

Michele Marie ‘Shelly’ Megard

51-year-old Michele Marie “Shelly” Megard of Hudson, Wisconsin Riding with other sledders in a group on an unplowed right of way on Powerhorn Road – north of U.S.-2 in Bessemer Township, MI. Victim lost control of her machine about 11:30 a.m., overturned in ditch and was run over by another snowmobile. Factors include visibility/snowy weather

Visitation and a celebration of life was held Sat., Jan. 13, 2018.

http://www.lakesidememorialchapel.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=4507135&fh_id=12415

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Wed., Dec. 27, 2017 – Luce County, MI

Michael James Zanlungo

46-year-old Michael James Zanlungo of Harrison Township, MI

Zanlungo was killed while riding Trail #9 traveling northbound in McMillan Township on a Wednesday afternoon in the last week of 2017. Zanlungo’s sled hit a log on the trail and the sled careened into trees. The crash happened on snowmobile Trail #9 in Luce County – west of County Road 407. Among those on the scene were Michigan State Police of the Sault Ste. Marie Post and Luce County EMS.

http://wujekcalcaterra.tributes.com/obituary/show/Michael-James-Zanlungo-105645720

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Sun., Dec. 17, 2017 – Alger County, MI

Jason Craig Bashor

34-year-old Jason Craig Bashor of Pocomoke City, Maryland

Shaena Leigh Hicks

A friend and co-worker in meteorology – 34-year-old Shaena Leigh Hicks of Greenbackville, Virginia suffered serious injuries in the crash.

Both were on travel assignment in the U.P. Hicks is a meteorologist at Orbital ATK in Virginia – a company that does work in military satellites, space travel, missiles and defense systems. Hicks, a married mother of two, is a native of Roanoke, VA.

The pair was traveling together in separate snowmobiles – lost control on Trail #8 curve, left the trail, struck multiple trees- about a mile west of M-94 in Shingleton, MI.

Factors include excessive speed and operational inexperience.

Jason Craig Bashor

A father of two, Bashor served in the Navy from 2002 until 2012.

Bashor was currently an Electrical Tech 3 working as a Senior Ground Validation Systems Technician for A.S.R.C. Fed. Space and Defense (AS&D) at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, VA

Bashor was on a travel assignment in Michigan.

Funeral services were held on Sat., Dec. 23, 2017 in Pocomoke City, MD.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/delmarvanow/obituary.aspx?pid=187577174

https://www.orbitalatk.com/ https://www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/home https://www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/visitorcenter http://asrcfederal.com/news/asrc-federal-space-and-defense-selected-nasa-wallops-engineering-contract http://wrkr.com/keweenaw-rocket-range/

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https://upperpeninsulabreakingnews.wordpress.com/2017/12/17/fatal-sunday-snowmobile-crash-in-alger-county-mi-one-of-several-upper-peninsula-snowmobile-accidents-this-weekend/

https://upperpeninsulabreakingnews.wordpress.com/2018/01/16/tragedy-on-the-trails-terrible-snowmobile-crash-reported-in-chippewa-county

https://upperpeninsulabreakingnews.wordpress.com/2018/01/15/fiery-early-monday-morning-snowmobile-crash-sends-sledder-to-ironwood-mi-hospital-with-serious-injuries-funerals-held-this-weekend-and-one-planned-this-week-for-three-of-the-four-people-killed-in-u

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U.P. Snowmobile info

http://www.upsnowmobiling.com/trail-maps

http://www.uptravel.com/snowmobile-trail-report-54/

Snowmobile Trail Report

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Jason Craig Bashor

Michele Marie ‘Shelly’ Megard

Randy Alan Liddicoat

Jamie Steen

46-year-old Michael James Zanlungo of Harrison Township, MI

51-year-old Douglas Charles Hawes of Saginaw, MI

Back-to-back Upper Peninsula snowmobile crashes – Rescue of a snowmobiler who flipped his sled on Lake Superior in the Eastern U.P., then a sledder injured on a trial in Negaunee Township U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – 2-19-18 – 1:03 a.m. ET – Two snowmobile wrecks today; many crashes this weekend, a tribute to those who have died so far this winter in U.P.