Calves reported out of Ishpeming
These two moose calves, shown in the city of Ishpeming last week, are on the move, according to reports. After the calves’ mother was euthanized because of fears for public safety, one calf was transported north of town and the other was seen heading southwest near the Tilden Mine. (Journal photo by Sam Eggleston)
ISHPEMING — The second of two calf Moose that had wandered into Ishpeming last week has apparently made its way southwest of the city. According to the Ishpeming City Police Department and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the moose calf was last sighted in National Mine, near the Tilden Mine entrance. “From the reports we’ve heard, it was healthy,” said Brian Roell, a wildlife biologist with the DNR in Marquette. “I was told this (Monday) morning that it looked very healthy and that it was in some people’s yards before moving on its way.” According to Roell, no sightings have been reported of the first calf that the DNR moved north of the city. The last sighting in the city was near A and L Iron and Metal on Washington Street, According to the Ishpeming City Police Department. From that point, the animal reportedly left the area and was spotted near Saginaw Street near the Marquette County Medical Care Frank S. Valente building.
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MARQUETTE — The lieutenant governor’s office, the Office of the Great Lakes, the Superior Watershed Partnership and Northern Initiatives unveiled a plan to help protect the Great Lakes on Monday at Northern Michigan University.
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MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Board will hold a public hearing on its proposed 2009 budget at this evening’s annual meeting of the board.
The board meets for its committee of the whole meeting at 6 p.m.
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MARQUETTE — The right hand lane of east-bound traffic on Washington Street from Superior Car Wash to McClellan Avenue will be closed from 9 a.m. Wednesday to 9 p.m. Thursday.
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CHAMPION — The updated Champion Township Recreation Plan is available for public review.
The township planning commission updated the plan and is seeking public comment on it.
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