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United Way announces 2026-27 Campaign co-chairs

MARQUETTE — United Way of Marquette County proudly introduces this year’s campaign co-chairs: Rebecca Bartelme and Paige DuBoise. Bartelme is the morning anchor of My UP Mornings on WBUP/WJMN-TV. DuBois is the co-owner of Queen City Running Company. The pair will head up UWMC’s ...

Today in History: July 17, Disneyland's opening day

Today in History: July 17, Disneyland's opening day By The Associated Press Today in History Today is Friday, July 17, the 198th day of 2026. There are 167 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California, after its $17 million, yearlong ...

Citizens object to surveillance cameras in Dickinson County

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County officials will take a closer look at law enforcement cameras installed on local roadways after pushback from the public. Dickinson County Sheriff Aaron Rochon said the leaders of a local drug enforcement agency that paid for the system will soon review policies and safeguards and "discuss everything that's being talked about." Rochon's comments came after several citizens addressed the county board Monday to protest automated license plate readers -- or Flock surveillance cameras. The technology has been a subject of controversy in many ...

Bergman joins other lawmakers demand action from Canadian government over wildfires

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, joined fellow representatives John James, Lisa McClain and John Moolenaar in addressing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to demand “immediate action” on wildfires in Ontario which are causing hazardous air quality across the state of Michigan. “Our constituents in Michigan are once again under air quality alerts,” reads the letter. “Our hospitals are once again treating children, dialysis patients and older residents for the effects of smoke that did not originate anywhere near them. This is the third consecutive ...