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Athena Global Learning

MARQUETTE — Athena Stanley launched Athena Global Learning earlier this year as a company looking to innovate education using emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence. “The COVID pandemic resulted in a lot of gaps in learning,” said Stanley. “I currently work with students ...

Newberry woman arrested for home invasion

NEWBERRY — A 35-year-old Newberry woman has been arrested and charged with unlawfully entering a home in Newberry and stealing property from within the residence. Gina Briggs was taken into custody by Michigan State Police troopers from the Sault Ste. Marie post after an incident on John ...

Marquette man arraigned on charges related to shooting, police pursuit

MARQUETTE — The man who police said was involved in a shooting in Marquette Tuesday night before leading officers on a high-speed chase on US 41 was in court Friday. Trevor Caponcello Restivo, 31, of Marquette, was arraigned in the 96th District Court in Marquette on charges related to both ...

Ore Dock Brewing planning eatery partnership

MARQUETTE — A staple of Marquette's craft brewing scene is in the process of developing a restaurant component, in collaboration with an established local restaurant group. The Ore Dock Brewing Company is expanding into the culinary world through a partnership with Focus Restaurant Concepts, ...

McBroom legislation honors U.P. road construction pioneer

LANSING — An Upper Peninsula road building pioneer will be honored through a named highway designation, if state Sen. Ed McBroom has anything to say about it. McBroom, R-Waucedah Township, recently testified before the state Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in support of ...

End of an era — Higgins Bingo Supplies storefront closing

MARQUETTE — After 34 years in business, Jim and Francise Higgins of Higgins Bingo Supplies are retiring and the iconic West Washington Street storefront is closing. “What started in 1981 in my parents house in north Marquette, quickly grew into something special,” said Higgins in a ...