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Judge reconsiders Marquette County FBO case

MARQUETTE — Delta County Circuit Court Judge John B. Economopoulos Wednesday heard oral arguments on motions for reconsideration in the Marquette County v Kubick Aviation Case. The lawsuit relates to the county’s decision to take over fixed base operator services at the Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport. Those services are currently provided by Kubick Aviation. Economopoulos ruled that an Oct. 27 termination letter sent by the county’s civil counsel, Alex Berger, to Kubick Aviation was not a decision by a public body and therefore did not violate the Open Meetings Act. State ...

Corrections officer assaulted at Marquette Branch Prison

MARQUETTE — A corrections officer at Marquette Branch Prison on Monday was assaulted by an inmate. “On Monday, July 6, a prisoner at the Marquette Branch Prison stabbed a corrections officer in the face with a prison-made weapon and punched another corrections officer in the face when he ...

Donations needed for all blood types

MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula Regional Blood Center is experiencing a critical need for blood donations of all types across the U.P. The UPRBC has collection sites in Marquette, Hancock and Escanaba and it is the primary supplier of blood products to Upper Peninsula hospitals. The center also partners with community organizations to host drives across the region. This local blood supply enables healthcare providers to treat patients with a wide range of conditions. All blood donations stay in the Upper Peninsula. A single donation could save up to three lives and typically takes ...

Saint Vincent De Paul Marquette holds groundbreaking for new addition

MARQUETTE — Saint Vincent De Paul Marquette on Wednesday hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new addition, which will allow space for expanded programs and improve existing programs. “Today marks an important step for the Marquette district,” said District President Karen Reese. ...

Marquette man facing indecent exposure charges

MARQUETTE — A 59-year old Marquette man has been arrested and charged with counts of indecent exposure. According to the Marquette Police Department, Brian Andrew Legault is facing felony charges stemming from two indecent exposure incidences in Marquette. He was arrested Sunday in ...