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New housing project planned near Westwood Mall

MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The availability of workforce-type housing, which experts agree is badly needed in the greater Marquette area, could get a shot in the arm with plans under consideration for the Westwood Mall. A Green Bay, Wisconsin developer — Garritt Bader of GB Real Estate ...

Negligence not found in Hannahville youth death

HANNAHVILLE — There is currently no evidence of negligence on the part of the driver of the vehicle which hit and killed a youth on the Hannahville tribal community near Escanaba recently, police said. The accident took place at 9:10 p.m. Sept. 15, according to a written statement released ...

Habitat for Humanity plans first Veterans Build

MARQUETTE — Veterans and community members will join forces Oct. 12 for a day of service as Marquette County Habitat for Humanity hosts its first annual Veterans Build. The Veterans Build combines military and community service in an effort to strengthen neighborhoods and help local ...

Falling leaves and temperatures call for cozy quilts

CRYSTAL FALLS — As fall colors begin to brighten the Upper Peninsula and temperatures turn cooler, Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp is preparing for its annual Fall Fest and Quilt Auction on Saturday, Oct. 3. The event, which begins at 9:30 a.m. CDT, will feature food, handmade crafts and ...

VA center earns top placement in nation; vets urged to review benefits

IRON MOUNTAIN — For the sixth time, the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center has been named one of the nation’s top VA facilities, earning the Department of Veterans Affairs' 2025 Best Experience Award for Level III small, low-complexity facilities. Registered nurse Adria Brietzke accepted ...

Youth art program to be offered

MARQUETTE — Young artists in the area will soon have a free monthly outlet to explore their creativity, courtesy of the Lake Superior Art Association. Starting this fall and running through May, the LSAA is hosting "Art Make & Take for Kids and Families," a hands-on art series tailored for ...