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NMU board OKs new labor agreement

MARQUETTE — The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a new five-year facilities master plan during a special meeting on Monday, which also included votes to accept the university's audited financial statements and ratify a new labor agreement, according to an NMU news release. The newly approved five-year facilities plan lays the groundwork for the development of a new NMU Arts District. A central component of the project is a major renovation of Forest Roberts Theatre, which will expand square footage to accommodate a new scene construction shop, an upgraded ...

Data center community information session held

MARQUETTE — The Lake Superior Community Partnership Thursday night hosted a community data center information session at Peter White Public Library in Marquette, for the purpose of educating the public on facts and potential concerns and benefits of data centers. Featured speakers included ...

Marquette Township updates lease with NMU for use of radio tower

MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Marquette Township Board Wednesday voted unanimously in favor of renewing Northern Michigan University's lease of a township radio tower. The tower in question is located behind a public works building and is used by the university for its Educational Access Network broadband program, which provides internet to much of the Upper Peninsula. While the township does not collect any rent from NMU for use of the tower, they do receive the internet which it provides. The lease has been in place since 2009, but the new lease adds updated language and a few minor ...

Garden woman seriously injured in Fairbanks Township crash

FAIRBANKS TOWNSHIP — A 47-year-old Garden woman was seriously injured Friday morning after being ejected from her vehicle in a single-vehicle crash in Fairbanks Township, according to Michigan State Police. Troopers from the state police post in Gladstone responded to the crash site at approximately 8:15 a.m. Friday 9 on II Road near II Lane, said Lt. Ben Eckola, Eighth District public information officer. According to the preliminary investigation, the woman was traveling along II Road when she lost control of her vehicle and crashed. She was not wearing a seat belt and was ...

Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee gives out annual awards

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee Thursday held its 22nd annual awards luncheon, recognizing committee and community members who go above and beyond in their work beautifying and restoring the city of Marquette. “My congratulations to all award ...

Wildland fire near Craig Lake

CRAIG LAKE — A wildland fire has been spotted near Craig Lake in Baraga County. According to Avi Shalom, fire specialist and Michigan Department of Natural Resources duty officer for the western Upper Peninsula, the fire was spotted at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday from detection ...