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Marquette Community Foundation Adds Anthony, Edmark To Board
The Marquette County Community Foundation is pleased to welcome Gail Anthony and Shannon Edmark to its Board of Trustees. They will each serve three-year terms. Anthony, who joins the board as an hono...
Jack Hall Dec 15, 2022
Menominee Man Arraigned On Multiple Drugs Charges
A Menominee man was arraigned in the 95-A District Court on Wednesday following his arrest in a recent drug bust. Brian John Walcher, 60, was charged in an eleven-count felony complaint. The charge al...
Jack Hall Dec 15, 2022
Natural Resources Trust Fund Board Recommends 45 Projects; Five In U.P.
The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board recommended Wednesday to the Michigan Legislature that 45 recreation development projects and land acquisitions totaling $23,306,200 be funded in 2023. ...
Jack Hall Dec 15, 2022
State Approves $3 Million For Marquette Recreation Project
The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a $3 million performance-based grant for Hoponassu OZ, LLC to develop Shop House Park Technology and Innovation Hub, an outdoor recreation and product innovati...
Jack Hall Dec 15, 2022
Schools Closed Across Upper Peninsula As Storm Approaches
The winter storm has closed a number of schools across the Upper Peninsula for Thursday morning. As of 11:55 p.m. ET/10:55 p.m. CT, Wednesday, here is the list: Bark River-Harris Bishop Baraga Catholi...
Jack Hall Dec 14, 2022
Winter Storm Closes Schools Across Dickinson, Iron Counties
The anticipated winter storm has already prompted schools in Dickinson and Iron Counties. As of 6:30 p.m. CT Wednesday, the following schools were closed for Thursday: Iron Mountain Kingsford Breitung...
Jack Hall Dec 14, 2022
Whitmer Signs Directive Affirming 'Reproductive Rights' in Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive instructing State of Michigan departments and agencies to review aspects of reproductive rights that fall within their jurisdiction and identify...
Jack Hall Dec 14, 2022
Michigan Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly In November
Michigan's seasonally adjusted jobless rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 4.3 percent, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Manag...
Jack Hall Dec 14, 2022
U.P. Trappers Association Donates To Upper Peninsula State Fair
The U.P. Trappers Association has donated $4,133.38 to the U.P. State Fair Authority for the purchase of 50 banquet tables. The tables are a necessity for hosting a multitude of community events and p...
Jack Hall Dec 14, 2022
Negaunee, Ishpeming Firefighters Save Chickens In Early Morning Fire
At approximately 0647 hrs the Negaunee City Fire Department was paged out for a report of a structure fire of an out-building at the 100 block of Cambria Rd. Upon arriving on scene, crews were able to...
Jack Hall Dec 14, 2022
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