Category Archives: News

Ishpeming Awarded Grant To Upgrade Water Meters
The City of Ishpeming is proud to announce we have been awarded another Grant. We have received notice May 20, 2020, that the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury) - Revenue Sharing and Grants Di...
Jack Hall May 22, 2020

U.P. Lawmakers Object To DNR Groveland Mine Decision
Upper Peninsula lawmakers derided the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Thursday for its early termination of a lease to Saucon Minerals of the Groveland Mine property in Dickinson County. The ...
Jack Hall May 21, 2020

U.P. Children's Museum Won't Do Private Events After All
The U.P. Children's Museum in Marquette will not be doing bookings for small, private events after all. The musuem had announced earlier this week that it would sell two-hour-long blocks to groups of ...
Jack Hall May 21, 2020

Judge Sides With Whitmer; Republicans Vow To Appeal
Governor Gretchen Whitmer picked up a legal victory on Thursday as a Court of Claims judge ruled that she did not abuse her authority by issuing emergency orders, including the Stay at Home order, wit...
Jack Hall May 21, 2020

Michigan Adds 501 New Coronavirus Cases; One In U.P.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Thursday afternoon that the state's number of coronavirus cases increased 501 new cases, and there were 38 new deaths in the past 24 hours...
Jack Hall May 21, 2020

Arrest Made In Marquette Gas Station Attempted Robbery
On 05/21/20 at approximately 6:25 am, Officers from the Marquette Police Department responded to a robbery complaint at the Freedom Gas Station in Marquette. The suspect reportedly handed a note with ...
Jack Hall May 21, 2020

Governor Allowing Dentists, Veterinarians To Re-Open May 29
CLICK TO HEAR GOVERNOR WHITMER'S THURSDAY MORNING COMMENTS Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that car dealerships will be allowed to reopen...by appointment only...starting on Tuesday as coronavirus...
Jack Hall May 21, 2020

Former Upper Peninsula Priest Facing 11 Sex Charges
After three days of testimony across two counties involving five victims, former priest Gary Allen Jacobs was bound over to circuit court for trial on a total of 11 criminal sexual conduct charges tha...
Jack Hall May 21, 2020

Marquette Cancels Labor Day Weekend Blues Festival
Citing concerns relating to the coronavirus pandemic, the Marquette Area Blues Society Board of Trustees has voted to cancel the 2020 Marquette Area Blues Fest. The Fest was scheduled to take place ov...
Jack Hall May 21, 2020

Two Delta County Students Make LSSU Dean's List
Two area residents made Lake Superior State University's dean's list for the Spring (January) 2020 semester. Both are earning baccalaureate degrees through classes offered at LSSU's Regional Center on...
Jack Hall May 21, 2020

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State Giving Away Free Gun Locks At 150 Locations; 22 In U.P.
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Marinette County Motorized Trail System Re-Opens Friday
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Michigan DNR Investigates Dead Eagles In Delta County
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Escanaba Secretary Of State Office Closing May 4th For Week
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