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Prank prompts bomb scare; local hotel evacuated
April 26, 2013 MARQUETTE — The Ramada Inn was evacuated Thursday afternoon after hotel staff spotted a suspicious package that was later deemed harmless, according to police. more »» 
Cliffs reports dip in 1st Q earnings
April 26, 2013 CLEVELAND — Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. recently reported first-quarter revenues of $1.1 billion for the period ended March 31. more »» 
Ex-DEA agent discusses role of cops
April 25, 2013 MARQUETTE — How important are individual freedoms when faced with the task of effectively policing the public? That’s a question with no easy answer, as Northern Michigan University students... more »» 
Mosaic panels display in Marquette wrapping up this week
April 24, 2013 MARQUETTE — Friday will be the last day for the Marquette display of the mosaic mural panels created by the late artist Ed Lantzer. The collection, called My Father’s Love, have been set up at 2168 U. more »» 
Bell’s Brewery looking at U.P. site for new facility
April 24, 2013 ESCANABA — A downstate brewery that sells specialty beers in the Midwest is considering building a brewery and bottling plant in Escanaba. more »» 
Sawyer runway could be shortened
April 23, 2013 MARQUETTE — With a reduction in Federal Aviation Administration funding for repairs and construction, Sawyer International Airport officials are recommending shortening the length of the airport... more »»
Climate change workshop set in Marquette
April 23, 2013 MARQUETTE — The city of Marquette, in conjunction with the Superior Watershed Partnership, will host a community workshop Wednesday to further discuss the local and regional impacts of climate change. more »» 
Blueberry Festival poster contest under way
April 22, 2013 MARQUETTE — Interested artists have just one week remaining to submit works to the Blueberry Festival poster contest. more »»
Court date set for stabbing suspect
April 22, 2013 IRON MOUNTAIN — An arraignment date has been set for a Norway man charged with two felonies in a stabbing incident at the Continental Ski Jumping Tournament at Pine Mountain in February. more »»
School district, businesses look at forming partnership
April 22, 2013 MANISTIQUE — Manistique Area Schools officials have begun meeting with area businesses and industries to discuss how the school district can better prepare students for jobs requiring skilled labor,... more »»
20th annual Excellence in Education Week on tap
April 21, 2013 MARQUETTE — The 20th annual Excellence in Education Week is set to begin Monday, with a week’s worth of events slated to take place in honor of the highest academic achievers in area high schools. more »»
Hotel fire in Calumet Township investigated
April 20, 2013 CALUMET — The investigation continues into the cause of a fire at the Trailside Lodge Motel in Calumet Township Wednesday morning. Departments were dispatched to the fire about 3:40 a.m. more »» 
Churches cooperate on Feed a Neighbor drive
April 19, 2013 ISHPEMING — Wesley United Methodist Church in Ishpeming is launching its fourth annual Feed a Neighbor program Saturday. more »»
2 suspects arraigned on theft charges
April 19, 2013 MARQUETTE — Two Gwinn residents have been arrested on felony charges stemming from a two-month investigation into the reported larceny of jewelry. more »» 
Open house planned at local state police post
April 18, 2013 ISHPEMING — The Michigan State Police is celebrating its 96th anniversary, and included in the observance will be an open house at the Negaunee Township post Friday. more »»
Ex-Chicago mayor to speak at Marquette conference
April 18, 2013 MARQUETTE — Former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley will be in Marquette this summer to give the keynote address at a conference focused on regional environmental preservatio. more »» 
Firefighting training held
April 17, 2013 K.I. Sawyer International Airport firefighters put out a fire during the airport’s annual controlled fire training exercise Tuesday afternoon. more »»
District makes classroom adjustments
April 17, 2013 NEGAUNEE — Due to a large number of kindergartners and first-graders expected for the 2013-2014 school year, the Negaunee school board made class adjustments Monday’s meeting. more »»
Dam Jam raises funds for purchase of waterfalls
April 17, 2013 ATLANTIC MINE — A weekend fundraiser helped the Keweenaw Land Trust get closer to keeping upper Hungarian Falls accessible to the public. more »» 
Gwinn board votes to close elementary school
April 16, 2013 GWINN — After a contentious meeting and a 5-1 vote, the Gwinn school board decided to close Gilbert Elementary School during its Monday meeting. more »» |
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