Category Archives: Local News
DWTS Mqt. Co. Style’s final preparations
Dancing with the Stars: Marquette County Style is less than 24 hours away, and that means it is time for the final preparations. There was a final dress rehearsal Wednesday night at the Forest Roberts Theatre. After almost three months … Continue reading
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EMS awarded for their service
The Marquette and Alger County Medical Control Authority gathered members of the EMS community tonight to celebrate National EMS Week. It was a special night dedicated to the men and women who serve the community around the clock, helping in … Continue reading
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Kids Free 2 Play in the classroom
A recent study conducted by the Center for Disease Control found that childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years. Video games are starting to become the predominant way kids interact, … Continue reading
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Curtis woman charged in B&E
A 42-year-old Curtis woman has been arraigned in Mackinac County’s 92nd District Court in connection with a breaking and entering last week. Aimee Christine Johnston was charged with Larceny in a Building. Johnston allegedly stole items from Chamberlin’s Inn in … Continue reading
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Sex offender returns to court
Last year, 26–year–old Chad Paul Lapointe of Houghton was sentenced to attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a 15-year-old girl. He was given nine months in jail in April 2012 as part of a plea deal and was ordered to … Continue reading
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Esky schools prepare for job cuts
Many U.P. school districts are faced with declining enrollment while the amount of funding per student from the state has been stagnant. That often means being forced into budget cuts, and budget cuts for schools mean job losses. The Escanaba … Continue reading
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Uppertunities business conference
Businesses from across the U.P. got together to learn how to improve their customer service. The Uppertunities Conference took place at the Island Resort and Casino in Harris. At one time, the conference was aimed at tourism-related businesses, but it … Continue reading
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Wolf Hunt Referendum on 2014 Michigan Ballot
The Board of State Canvassers has certified petition signatures gathered by Keep Michigan Wolves Protected (KMWP) to place a wolf hunting referendum on the November 2014 ballot. “Following the submission of more than 255,000 signatures , the Board of State … Continue reading
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U.P. woman wins $250,000
The Mega Millions drawing on Friday, May 17, yielded three $250,000 winning tickets in Michigan, including one in the U.P. Paulette Lightfoot was surprised about her Mega Millions win. After asking her husband to purchase a Powerball ticket, … Continue reading
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LiveWise at the YMCA – Part 2
Keeping Alzheimer’s patients in good physical condition can be important to keeping their cognitive abilities as long as possible. In part two of our series, LiveWise at the YMCA, ABC 10′S Dan Gualdoni shows us how a unique program is making a … Continue reading
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