NMU Rolls Out New Internet Technology
Northern Michigan University celebrates the 10th anniversary of its campus-wide notebook computer program with a unique announcement. There’s new technology at hand to make Internet…
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Judy Nerat Fighting Cancer
One of the U.P.’s State Representatives says she has cancer. Democrat Judy Nerat of Wallace said last night she’s been diagnosed with multiple myeloma. It’s…
Esky Hockey Coach Accused of Sex Crimes
A former high school hockey coach in the U.P. is facing several sex crime charges. 46-year-old Ward Johnsen used to teach at Escanaba Middle School….
New Hancock Middle School On Schedule
The new school year is coming up fast. But middle school students and staff in Hancock are much more excited about the day classes start…
More Re-Uses for Vandenboom School
When students in the Marquette area go back to class in a couple of weeks, they won’t be heading to one particular school anymore. But…
NMU Police Academy Graduation
26 police recruits training in the U.P. are now eligible to become officers in Michigan. Northern Michigan University’s Regional Police Academy held a graduation ceremony…
New Mqt. Twp. Hall Project Going Out for Bids
In spite of apparent opposition from residents, Marquette Township’s plans for a new township hall take a step forward. The Township Board has voted to…
Navy Cadet Training Ship Docks in Marquette
If you were near Marquette’s Lower Harbor today, you may have noticed a large, unfamiliar ship. It’s the U.S. Navy’s sea cadet training vessel making…
Fundraising Dinner for Homeless Former Firefighter & Family
The Powell Township Fire Department is helping a former firefighter of theirs whose home burned down over the weekend. The Dionne family lost their home…
Kennecott Permits OK’d by Downstate Judge
A downstate judge gives Kennecott Minerals his OK to go ahead with the Eagle Mine in Marquette County. Judge Richard Patterson is an administrative law…