US-Canada bridge has been years in the making, but tension between countries is sapping the joy

July 24, 2026

DETROIT — The strained relationship between the U.S. and Canada is spoiling the celebration of an extraordinary project between the two countries: a new six-lane bridge named for a famous Canadian who played hockey for the Detroit Red Wings. After years of planning and billions of dollars in construction, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is ready for business, rising high over the Detroit River and connecting Michigan to Ontario. But a ceremony planned for Friday, with dignitaries from both countries meeting in the middle, has been scratched after President Donald Trump this ...

Card show set for Aug. 1 at The Mather

July 23, 2026

ISHPEMING — There will be a card show held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 at The Mather, located at 107. E. Canda St. in Ishpeming. Organizers say there will be a great selection of vendors selling collectible cards including Pokemon, sports cards, Magic: The Gathering, One ...

Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library awarded $1,200 grant

July 23, 2026

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library has announced that it is a recipient of a $1,200 grant from the Molina Health Care of Michigan grant program on behalf of Molina Health Care of Michigan and the Superiorland Library Cooperative. Grant funding is being used to offer group ...

NMU to celebrate 50 years of Wildcat hockey

July 23, 2026

MARQUETTE — The Northern Michigan University hockey team is gearing up to celebrate 50 years of NMU hockey, featuring special events running from July 30 through Aug. 1. "We are looking forward to welcoming our amazing alumni back to campus for our 50th Anniversary Celebration," said ...

Travel Marquette promotes responsible recreation with Collect Marquette program

July 23, 2026

MARQUETTE — Travel Marquette, the organization which promotes tourism in Marquette County, is running its Collect Marquette program for its second year. The program aims to encourage people to pack out their garbage while recreating around the county, and to pick up any garbage they ...

Man arraigned after fatal Newberry stabbing, assault

July 23, 2026

NEWBERRY – A 21-year-old Newberry man appeared in court Wednesday to face murder and assault charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of one man and the alleged assault of another on Sunday evening. Damon Lamar Palmer II was arraigned in the Luce County 92nd District Court on one felony count of homicide — open murder statutory short form and one felony count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, according to Michigan court records. The charges stem from an incident that occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. Sunday, when deputies from the Luce County ...