Category Archives: News

Escanaba Man Sentenced In 2020 Rape; Accomplice Also Going To Prison
Dustin Thomas Aker, 29, of Escanaba was sentenced to 80 months to 10 years in prison following the entry of a guilty plea to Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Penetration. Sydney Ann Horvath, 21, o...
Jack Hall Mar 07, 2022

DEA Adds Prevention Program In Kalamazoo; Still Working In U.P.
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration is launching its second year of Operation Engage, a comprehensive community-level approach to address the drug epidemic through prevention strategies,...
Jack Hall Mar 07, 2022

Downtown Marquette Restaurants Offering Specials This Week
Celebrate the local flavors of Downtown Marquette's dining scene during the annual Downtown Marquette Restaurant Week, March 6-12, 2022. Downtown Marquette Restaurant Week provides the community the o...
Jack Hall Mar 06, 2022

Laura Johnson Wins Bay's Quarterly TORCH Award
Congratulations to Laura Johnson, Bay College's quarterly (March 2022 - May 2022) TORCH Award winner. Johnson has served as the Executive Administrative Assistant to the President and Assistant Secret...
Jack Hall Mar 05, 2022

DNR Extends Deadline To Apply For Conservation Academy
If you or someone you know is looking for a truly hands-on way to help take care of Michigan's natural resources, consider applying for the DNR's conservation officer academy We've just extended the a...
Jack Hall Mar 05, 2022

Nominations For Veteran-Owned Business of Year Accepted
The Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year is a business with at least a 51% ownership share held by a military veteran with a minimum of a "general discharge," active-duty service member eligible f...
Jack Hall Mar 05, 2022

Coronavirus Cases Continue Sharp Decline In U.P., Michigan
The number of new coronavirus cases continues to plummet in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 1,842 new cases on Friday, which covers both Thursday and Friday. Th...
Jack Hall Mar 04, 2022

Sen. Schmidt Wants Statewide Authority To Oversee Ports
Last year, Sen. Wayne Schmidt joined a host of bipartisan lawmakers in introducing legislation that would provide critical support to the state's shipping industry and take additional steps to protect...
Jack Hall Mar 04, 2022

Marquette Asks For Help In Digging Out Fire Hydrants
Due to the recent large accumulation of snow in the City, the Marquette City Fire Department is asking residents to help out by Adopting a Fire Hydrant. This program is straightforward. We are asking ...
Jack Hall Mar 04, 2022

Flags To Be Lowered Saturday To Honor Former Senator
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in honor of former state Senator John Mowat, who ...
Jack Hall Mar 04, 2022

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