MARQUETTE — Earl Pleau, who as a teenager was found guilty of two counts of felony murder for the February 1982 killing of Colleen Ryan, was back in court this week and may be eligible for…
Cycle crash injures 1 in Marquette
MARQUETTE — One person was injured in a motorcycle crash that took place in the city of Marquette late Thursday.…
Search for missing Isle Royale hiker ongoing
ISLE ROYALE NATIONAL PARK— The search for a missing hiker on Isle Royale National Park has been ongoing for several…
Forsyth Forward receives grant for multi-use path
GWINN — Forsyth Forward, a non-profit organization in Forsyth Township, has received a $100,000 grant from the Michigan Department of…
Iron Ore Heritage Trail, Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club dedicate newest trail sign
ISHPEMING — Members of the Iron Ore Heritage Recreation Authority and the Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club met Aug. 31…
Marquette remembers 9/11
MARQUETTE — Various people and organizations around Marquette County are planning to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11…
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MARQUETTE — A program titled "Why we Hurt: The Genesis of Grief," will be presented next…
Program on grief management planned
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Marquette physician receives honorary degree
MARQUETTE — Dexter Clark DO, FAAFP, a family physician in Marquette, has achieved the Degree of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the national medical association representing nearly 128,300 family physicians, residents and medical students. Established in 1971, the AAFP Degree of Fellow recognizes family physicians who have distinguished themselves through service…
MARQUETTE - The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honored more than 2,500 undergraduate students for attaining high…
UW-Stevens Point undergrad honored for scholastic achievement
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — This past spring, Berkli Asgaard of Ishpeming, graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee,…
Berkli Asgaard graduates from Marquette University
VFW supporting veterans
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Pulling off an upset: That’s what Wildcats football seeks at D-I St. Thomas today
MARQUETTE — Maybe the Northern Michigan University football team can follow the example of…
Sentinels celebrating trio of undefeated football teams
Today High school volleyball Westwood, Manistique at The Rock Invitational, Gladstone, 9 a.m. L’Anse, Baraga at…
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NMU women’s cross country opens season today
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Pulling off an upset: That’s what Wildcats football seeks at D-I St. Thomas today
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NMU women’s cross country opens season today
Tough way to open: Wildcat women host top 2 teams to start GLIAC campaign
Obituaries
Mary Catherine Joki (Plankey)
CHAMPION, MI - Mary Catherine Joki (Plankey), 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility, where sheád been a resident since February. Mary was born in Champion, MI on July 28, 1938, to Edward & Catherine (Snyder) Plankey. She grew up in Champion…
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Democratic Sen. Fetterman speaks at a GOP midterm convention, fueling party-switch fears
Former US Sen. John E. Sununu to face US Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate race
Competing court orders add confusion to Missouri congressional elections
Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes
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