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Ishpeming Township issues boil advisory

ISHPEMING — Officials in Ishpeming Township issued a statement on Wednesday advising residents to boil their water due to the presence of E. Coli. “Deer Lake residents, E. coli is present in Ishpeming Township East water,” reads the statement. “Boil your water before drinking or using. We will be chlorinating the system and continuing water sampling to resolve this issue.” To properly follow a boil advisory, allow water to boil for one full minute before using it to drink, cook or brush teeth, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC has more tips on how to ...

US-Canada bridge has been years in the making, but tension between countries is sapping the joy

DETROIT — The strained relationship between the U.S. and Canada is spoiling the celebration of an extraordinary project between the two countries: a new six-lane bridge named for a famous Canadian who played hockey for the Detroit Red Wings. After years of planning and billions of dollars in construction, the Gordie Howe International Bridge is ready for business, rising high over the Detroit River and connecting Michigan to Ontario. But a ceremony planned for Friday, with dignitaries from both countries meeting in the middle, has been scratched after President Donald Trump this ...

Whitmer makes 'science of reading' training mandatory for Michigan teachers

Michigan elementary school teachers will be required to take literacy training by the 2031-2032 school year, under a new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday. The law requires K-5 instructors who teach reading or language arts to receive training and requires the state Department of ...

Marquette County Fair set for Aug. 13-15

MARQUETTE — As July draws to a close, the Marquette County Fair is on the horizon, with this year’s event being held from Aug. 13-15. “The Marquette County Fair has been a family tradition for 36 years,” said Walt Maki, President of the Marquette County Fair. “We offer local ...

Today in History: 1969, Apollo 11 returns home from the moon

Today is Friday, July 24, the 205th day of 2026. There are 160 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 24, 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts — two of whom were the first humans to set foot on the moon — splashed down safely in the Pacific. Also on this date: In 1567, Mary, ...

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