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Grant to support brownfield assessment

MARQUETTE — Marquette County was successful in securing a $400,000 U.S. EPA Brownfield Community-wide Assessment Grant to assess abandoned and contaminated properties throughout the county, with a specific focus on the target areas of Ishpeming and Sawyer. The funding, which became available ...

Gas dips in price

MARQUETTE – GasBuddy has reported holiday travelers may find a welcome gift at the pump this Christmas. GasBuddy expects the national average on Christmas Day to land near $2.79 per gallon, below last year’s price of $3, saving motorists over half a billion dollars during the Christmas week ...

Copper Country adds 60-plus childcare slots but hundreds more needed

HOUGHTON — Childcare momentum is growing in the Copper Country as partners and community members work together to expand access for local families. A challenge that intensified during COVID has prompted educators, nonprofits and economic partners to collaborate, resulting in the creation of ...