31st annual Bridgefest to kick off summer in Houghton County
HOUGHTON/HANCOCK — Since 1876, folks have been crossing the Portage Canal with a bridge that accommodates both land traffic, and mariners. The first structure was a…
Community
Carnegie Public Library hosts “Bad Art”
ISHPEMING — The Carnegie Public Library hosted an art event today called “Bad Art” where young kids got the opportunity to express themselves. Any child who…
We Are The Marquette Movement making its way through the community
MARQUETTE — A local movement has been making an impact on the Marquette Community recently. Earlier this year the Prosecutions office had a credible source…
Veterans fly fishing at Lakenenland
MARQUETTE COUNTY — The Fred Waara Chapter of Trout Unlimited hosted the veterans from the Jacobetti Home to come out on a fishing outing at Lakenenland…
Business solutions for hiring and keeping employees
ISHPEMING — The Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce held an event today at River Rock Lanes & Banquet Center that went over rehabilitation services for…
Pre-apprenticeship program offers middle college students new opportunities
MARQUETTE — The Marquette-Alger Technical Middle College, along with the Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency, Upper Peninsula Construction Council and Ironworkers Local 8, have partnered to…
Eagle Mine, emergency services partner for simulated safety training
CHAMPION — Eagle Mine is partnering with local fire departments, ambulance services and Upper Peninsula Health System to train for and test the local emergency response…
BLP discusses future of Shiras Steam Plant
MARQUETTE — The Marquette Board of Light and Power held a meeting Tuesday night, and discussed what the future of the Shiras Plant could be….
Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed looking for U.P. support
MARQUETTE — An organizing meeting was held at the Ore Dock Brewing Company this evening, where many members of the community came together to talk about…
US-41 project between Ishpeming, Negaunee starts June 19th
NEGAUNEE/ISHPEMING — The US-41/M-28 construction project between Negaunee and Ishpeming is set to begin on Tuesday, June 19th. The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing…