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McMorrow voters can still vote in August Senate primary

MICHIGAN — On Sunday, candidate Mallory McMorrow (D) announced that she would be suspending her campaign for U.S. Senate. However, by Sunday some voters had already received and filled out their absentee ballots for the election and voted for McMorrow. The Michigan Secretary of State released a statement on Monday relative to the steps these voters can take to “spoil” their ballots and make their voices heard. “Michigan voters have time to request a new mail-in (absentee) ballot if they voted for a candidate who has dropped out,” read the statement. “The official process, ...

Grand Island to see improvements this summer

MUNISING — Visitors to some of Grand Island’s most popular destinations will notice several improvements this summer, including upgrades to recreation areas and historic resources.

 • Rim trail improvements-: The Grand Island Rim Trail project, funded by the Great American ...

Marquette Township adopts new 2026-2030 Master Plan

MARQUETTE — Marquette Charter Township officials have announced the adoption of an updated 2026–2030 Master Plan, a long-range policy document intended to guide future land use, housing, recreation, transportation, infrastructure, economic development and community service decisions over the next several years. The Master Plan update was funded in part by a $50,000 Housing Readiness Grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, which allowed the township to retain the national planning firm SEH, Inc. to assist with the planning process, public engagement, data ...

’26 NMU Alumni Awards given

MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University Alumni Relations has announced four recipients of the 2026 Alumni Awards: Dr. Gary R. Bertoline ('74 BS) of West Lafayette, Ind., Distinguished Alumni; Jenna Zdunek ('04 BS) of Marquette, Alumni Achievement; Maureen McFadden ('16 BS) of Marquette, ...

Marquette Food Co-op to enforce existing customer, visitor behavior policy

MARQUETTE — On Monday, the Marquette Food Co-op announced that it will be enforcing existing store policies regarding people’s behavior in and around the store. In a statement published in the MFC’s news feed titled “It’s Complicated,” General Manager Matt Gougeon laid out the ...