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Back from Alaska

MARQUETTE — Dr. Tim Hunt of Bayshore Veterinary Hospital recently returned from his trip to Alaska, where he served as race judge in the 2026 Iditarod Race. Hunt had previously raced in the Iditarod in 2009 and 2015 and has served as a race veterinarian for the Iditarod in 2000, 2001 and ...

Former state rep Sara Cambensy announces run for state senate

MARQUETTE — Former 109th state representative Sara Cambensy announced her candidacy for Michigan’s 38th District State Senate Seat on Tuesday. Cambensy, a longtime Democrat from Marquette, is running as an Independent to replace term-limited state Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Waucedah ...

Cinder Pond Marina opening delayed due to storm damage

MARQUETTE — The Cinder Pond Marina in the city of Marquette has sustained significant damage from the ice and wind from multiple storms this winter. More recently, the blizzard that occurred March 15-16 damaged piers 2 and 3 and they will require extensive repairs, city officials said. City ...

Republicans float property tax proposals

LANSING – House Speaker Matt Hall says he wants to reduce property taxes to make housing more affordable. It is part of his proposed $5 billion tax overhaul, which Hall, R-Richland, says would be the biggest tax cut in state history. Property taxes pay for local government services such as ...

Tau Kappa Epsilon members help community with shoveling after blizzard

MARQUETTE — After last week’s blizzard, many people were left with multiple feet of snow covering their driveways and walkways. This snow posed an imposing challenge, especially for seniors and people with disabilities. That’s where Northern Michigan University fraternity Tau Kappa ...