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Positions to be open on Gwinn school board

GWINN — Nominating petition forms are available at the Forsyth, Sands, Skandia and West Branch township offices as well as the Marquette County Clerk’s Office for three (3) positions on the Gwinn Area Community Schools Board of Education. The vacancies are as follows: Three (3) terms of six (6) years beginning Jan. 1, 2027 and ending Dec. 31, 2032. An affidavit of identity and completed petition form(s) must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, to the respective township office or Marquette County Clerk. At least six (6) valid elector signatures are required (maximum of 20) ...

Annual Marquette drinking water report out

MARQUETTE — The city of Marquette’s 2025 Water Quality Report has been published and is available for viewing on the city of Marquette’s website at www.marquettemi.gov/public-works. To receive a paper copy in the mail, email water@marquettemi.gov or call 906-225-8382.

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago MARQUETTE — Chocolay Township has turned its garbage collection over to a private company beginning today, and the pickup day for most township residents has changed. The Chocolay Township Board approved a five-year contract in April with Northern Refuse, Inc. Starting July 3, collection will include curbside pickup of recyclable materials. The township has collected and hauled its own garbage since the late 1960s. 60 years ago MARQUETTE — Lightning played hob with power lines in Marquette and nearby rural areas over the weekend, causing three major outages ...

Silver Creek Food Pantry now open

HARVEY — The Silver Creek Community Pantry is now open to the public and available to anyone in need of food assistance. Recently expanded to better serve the community, the pantry remains located at Silver Creek Church, 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey. While the pantry was previously housed within Silver Creek Thrift, it continues to operate from the church following the thrift store's move to its new location at 190 W. Wright Place in Harvey. The pantry operates as a client-choice pantry, allowing individuals and families to select the food items that best meet their needs. The ...

‘Daughters’ welcome newest member

Community schools honor roll cited

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming-Negaunee-NICE Community Schools congratulates the following students for their Honor Roll accomplishments during the fourth quarter of the 2025-2026 school year: Austen Arvon, Samantha Black, Hunter DeForge, Xavier Kestila, Olive Sollid, Madyson St. Onge, Grady Villeneuve and Nolan White. If you would like more information on INN Community Schools, call 906-475-4173.