Ishpeming to write grant to build new senior center
ISHPEMING — The city of Ishpeming has taken its next step towards building a new senior center. In a meeting held earlier tonight, the city council…
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Low voter participation at the polls, but large absentee turnout
MARQUETTE — In the morning on August 6th, 2019, the polls for the August elections in Marquette and around the Upper Peninsula opened up at 7…
Marquette wins three beautification awards for parks, landscapes
MARQUETTE — Driving into Marquette, one of the first things people notice is the dazzling array of flowers along the roadside. Spots like that and many…
Northiron Church building something with more than Legos
ISHPEMING — You probably know what a church is and how it’s run, but this church is trying build something different. NorthIron Church which is located…
Humongous Fungus Festival kicks off in Crystal Falls
CRYSTAL FALLS — Tie-dye shirts and hippie attire were abundant at one of the UP’s most unique festivals. The 28th annual Humongous Fungus Festival kicked off…
Local musician starting songwriter series
MARQUETTE — One local musician is kicking off his career and will be starting a whole series to bring songwriters to Marquette. John Davey describes his…
Day 3 aftermath of the Pine Ridge Apartments fire
MARQUETTE — It is now day 3 and the residents at the Pine Ridge Apartments are still unable to go back to their apartments. The city…
UPDATE: Veridea Group no longer buying UPHS building
UPDATE: After the announcement that the Veridea Group would no longer be moving forward with the purchase of the former hospital in Marquette, LifePoint Health…
Queen City Burger donates check to Caregivers Incentive Project
MARQUETTE — The Burgers for Benefit Program is a way that Queen City Burger is trying to give back to the community. This program allows for…
EGLE launches recycling campaign, awards grants
SANDS TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced seven grants that total more than $1.5 million to expand and improve the…