Author Archives: Cynthia Thompson
About Cynthia Thompson
Cynthia Thompson is the Station Manager, News Director and 5:30 p.m. News Anchor at ABC10 - CW5. Email story ideas, questions or comments to: cynthia@abc10up.com.
Fishing season kicks into high gear
The Department of Natural Resources would like to remind anglers to get ready for the fishing seasons that opened this Wednesday, May 15. The Upper Peninsula seasons for walleye, northern pike and muskellunge; and the catch-and-immediate-release bass season for all … Continue reading
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Benishek introduces bill to address sexual assault in the military
Dr. Benishek Leads Bipartisan Effort to Stop Military Sexual Assault WASHINGTON, DC: Dr. Dan Benishek (MI-01) today introduced bipartisan legislation to address the high level of sexual assaults that occur in the U.S. Military. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the … Continue reading
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One cited in three vehicle Marquette Co. accident
The investigation continues into a three vehicle accident that occurred about 1:15 p.m. Thursday in Marquette Township near the intersection of U.S. 41 and County Road HIA. The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office says an 86-year-old Marquette man driving a 2008 … Continue reading
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Accident on U.S. 41 near Marquette
At least one person was hurt in a traffic crash on U.S.41 in Marquette Township this afternoon. It happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. on the eastbound side of the highway, in front of 41 Lumber. Three vehicles were involved. The … Continue reading
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Michigan’s April jobless rate declines
Lansing – Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged down in April by one-tenth of a percentage point to 8.4 percent, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB). Total employment rose by 19,000 … Continue reading
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Parish appointment changed in Marquette Diocese
Father Francis Dobrzenski, administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Marquette, has announced one change in the clergy appointments that were released in April. Instead of heading to Baraga County on July 1 to serve as associate pastor of Sacred Heart … Continue reading
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Michigan Senators welcome passage of harbor maintenance provisions
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow of Michigan welcomed Senate passage today of the Water Resources Development Act including important provisions they fought for to reduce the backlog of harbor dredging projects in the Great Lakes. “For … Continue reading
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Sen. Levin speaks out on Water Resources Development Act
WASHINGTON – Michigan Senator Carl Levin placed the following statement in the Congressional Record today during debate on the Water Resources Development Act, which includes measures he has supported to secure funding to reduce the backlog of dredging projects on … Continue reading
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Marquette Co. road re-opens
The Marquette County Road Commission is re-opening County Road 478 at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The road has been closed since April 29. A sink hole, caused by flooding, damaged part of the road.
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Veterans designation on Michigan driver’s licenses and IDs
LANSING, Mich. – Legislation authorizing the Secretary of State to add a veterans designation on Michigan driver’s licenses and state IDs was signed today by Gov. Rick Snyder. “We’re proud of our military veterans and of everything they have sacrificed,” … Continue reading
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