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IM again turns to archery hunt to cull city deer herd

IRON MOUNTAIN — Permits will again be offered to archery hunters as Iron Mountain tries to match or even exceed last year's record harvest of 112 deer from within city limits. The size of the herd remains troublesome, City Manager Jordan Stanchina acknowledged. There will be no changes in the rules for this year's hunt. "Hopefully, we have the same people involved this year," Stanchina said, adding, "we use every piece of land that we can." During last year's hunt, 106 antlerless deer and six bucks were culled during a season that ran on designated parcels from Oct. 1 through Jan. ...

Library issue moves forward

HANCOCK — The Hancock Public Schools Board of Education and the Hancock City Council held a joint session Friday, approving items to forom a District Library Board. Three members were appointed by the city, Councilor Dean Woodbeck, Mayor Protem Whitney Warstler and city resident Ruth Gill. Two members were appointed by the school board, district residents Jillian Shilling and library advocate Carolyn Dekker. Hancock Superintendent Chris Salani said the board was created to have a legal entity to put forth ballot language for November to fund the library through a millage. "With the ...

Road closure announced

ISHPEMING — West end motorists should be aware of a key road closure that is starting today. The Marquette County Road Commission, along with MJ VanDamme, Inc., will be closing Marquette County Road CD in Ely Township approximately 0.80 miles west of Marquette County Road 581 at its crossing with Green Creek The reason for the closure is replacement of a culvert, road commission officials confirmed. This closure will begin today and will remain in place until Oct. 12. Motorists will need to use the signed detour route.

Evergreen Award of Marquette County seeks nominations for 2026 honoree

MARQUETTE — Nominations are now open for the 2026 Evergreen Award of Marquette County, recognizing individuals whose leadership, mentorship and service make a lasting difference for women and girls in the community. The Evergreen Award honors women and men who actively help women and girls reach their leadership potential while demonstrating excellence, creativity and initiative in their professional or volunteer pursuits and providing exceptional service to others in the community. Nominees must meet all three criteria. “We all know people who quietly invest their time, ...

Today in History: August 8, devastating Maui wildfires

Today in History: August 8, devastating Maui wildfires By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Aug. 8, the 220th day of 2026. There are 145 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 8, 2023, a series of wind-driven wildfires broke out on the Hawaiian island of Maui, destroying ...