An Upper Peninsula resident with decades of experience has been promoted. Todd Maki, President and CEO of First Bank, Upper Michigan said in a release that he “is pleased to announce the promotion of Joe Havican to Senior Loan Officer.” Havican joined First Bank, Upper Michigan in ...
By Journal Staff MARQUETTE — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Transportation on Friday announced the first round of recipients for the new 2023 Michigan Rail Enhancement Grant Program, which will invest $19 million toward freight rail projects across Michigan. The 12 projects that were competitively selected, make strategic investments in freight rail corridors and facilities to improve rail safety, operational efficiency, accessibility, capacity and condition. One of the recipients is Mineral Range Inc., based in Marquette County, to relay 4 miles of rail. ...
June has finally arrived! For many, that means beach season, late evening hikes, patio drinks with friends, and the reemergence of so many more summer traditions. While we live in a four seasons paradise, summer holds a special time of year for many of us (and not just because the lake might ...
The RE/MAX of Michigan School Balloon Program came to Superior Hills Elementary School in Marquette on Thursday. Above left, students learn the history and science behind balloons in the SHES gym from a RE/MAX baloon pilot before getting a chance to see one in person. Above right, students watch as the baloon is filled with cold air. Afterward, the students were able to walk around inside the balloon, as shown in the photo at left. Presentations like this one are scheduled at schools throughout the state this year, according to the RE/MAX Above Michigan Facebook page. (Photos ...
With the hustle and bustle of the Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) graduation season, I’d like to take some time to dedicate today’s column to all of the people who recently graduated from the Lake Superior Leadership Academy. Unfortunately, due to COVID, we had a few classes ...
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking that a federal judge be disqualified from the First Amendment lawsuit filed by Disney against the Florida governor and his appointees, claiming the jurist’s prior statements in other cases have raised ...
