MARQUETTE — Friday marked the end of the first week of the State of Michigan v Julie Boxley, in the 25th Circuit Court in Marquette, Judge Andrew Griffin is presiding. Boxley is charged with felony murder and 1st degree arson and is accused of intentionally setting fire to the Ishpeming ...
PALMER — Firefighting just got a bit easier in Richmond Township in Marquette County. That’s because the township fire department has taken delivery on a new pumper truck, said department Chief Dan Novak. The new Spencer-built pumper has been designated Unit 2091. “We are proud to say ...
ISHPEMING — Work to replace a culvert on M-28 Business Route east of South 7th Street in Ishpeming is expected to start Wednesday, Aug. 12. Work will include backfill, slope restoration and repaving. The projected cost of the project is $112,000. Traffic restrictions will include one lane of alternating traffic will be open using traffic regulators. An 11-foot lane width restriction will be in place in the work zone. The culvert in question has reached the end of its service life. Its replacement will extend the lifespan of the roadway and increasing safety for motorists. M-28 BR ...
L'ANSE — A local hospital has been selected to help develop a new model for rural healthcare as part of the ARPA-H Paradigm Program. Baraga County Memorial Hospital will be partnering with Homeward Health and organizations across the country to deliver hospital-level services utilizing a ...
60 years ago NEGAUNEE — Acting on recommendation of G. Arntzen & Co., Escanaba, school district architects, the Negaunee Board of Education, at a special meeting yesterday, awarded the contract for installation of a new basketball playing floor at Memorial Gymnasium to Bauer-Foster Floors, Inc., Detroit. At the regular meeting of the board earlier this week, the Detroit firm, which was the only bidder, submitted a quotation of $17,320; and the board referred the bid to the architect for study and recommendation, before approving the bid. The project will include necessary ...
