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Escanaba motorcyclist killed in crash

GWINN — An Escanaba resident was pronounced dead at the scene Friday afternoon in rural Marquette County after he lost control of the motorcycle, leaving the roadway and striking a utility pole, police said. Officers with the Forsyth Township Police Department, which is the investigating ...

Phase II of Negaunee’s streetscape project soon to launch

NEGAUNEE — Residents and visitors alike to the city of Negaunee will soon start to see changes in the downtown, related to the substantial work completed during the 2024 construction season. One year ago, the city wrapped up Phase I of its Downtown Enhancement project (aka, Streetscape ...

MDHHS offers tips to stay healthy during heat waves

MARQUETTE – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging residents to take steps to protect themselves from risks related to hot weather as a combination of high temperatures and humidity are expected to make it feel like nearly 100 degrees this weekend and into next week ...

Menards supports local food pantries

MARQUETTE — The Menards home improvement store in Marquette Township is pitching in to help support local food pantries. Now until the end of July, store patrons can drop off non-perishable food items at special drop-off points near the store’s exits, said Daniel Staley. The food can ...

2-vehicle crash claims life

ONTONAGON — Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred Saturday afternoon in Ontonagon County. According to Michigan State Police from the Wakefield post, the incident took place at 1:30 p.m. Saturday on M-28 near Timberline Rentals in Bergland Township. The investigation, ...