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Delicate flowers grace area woodlands

Road closure announced

ISHPEMING — West end motorists should be aware of a key road closure that is starting today. The Marquette County Road Commission, along with MJ VanDamme, Inc., will be closing Marquette County Road CD in Ely Township approximately 0.80 miles west of Marquette County Road 581 at its crossing with Green Creek The reason for the closure is replacement of a culvert, road commission officials confirmed. This closure will begin today and will remain in place until Oct. 12. Motorists will need to use the signed detour route.

InvestUP reports regional business developments

MARQUETTE — InvestUP, a private-sector-led economic development organization based in Marquette, reports a trio of positive business developments in the region. In the first, an Upper Peninsula partnership has secured $850,000 in small business support to all 15 counties of the U.P. The ...

The search for Stella

IRON MOUNTAIN — In the blink of an eye, Stella pulled off an escape act worthy of Harry Houdini. What happened next was no magic trick. For nine long days, Jeff and Ann Hruska lived every pet owner's nightmare as they searched for their newly adopted Bernedoodle, unsure if they would ever ...

Evergreen Award of Marquette County seeks nominations for 2026 honoree

MARQUETTE — Nominations are now open for the 2026 Evergreen Award of Marquette County, recognizing individuals whose leadership, mentorship and service make a lasting difference for women and girls in the community. The Evergreen Award honors women and men who actively help women and girls reach their leadership potential while demonstrating excellence, creativity and initiative in their professional or volunteer pursuits and providing exceptional service to others in the community. Nominees must meet all three criteria. “We all know people who quietly invest their time, ...

Library issue moves forward

HANCOCK — The Hancock Public Schools Board of Education and the Hancock City Council held a joint session Friday, approving items to forom a District Library Board. Three members were appointed by the city, Councilor Dean Woodbeck, Mayor Protem Whitney Warstler and city resident Ruth Gill. Two members were appointed by the school board, district residents Jillian Shilling and library advocate Carolyn Dekker. Hancock Superintendent Chris Salani said the board was created to have a legal entity to put forth ballot language for November to fund the library through a millage. "With the ...