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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 ...

Fatal drowning in Hancock Township

HOUGHTON COUNTY — Michigan State Police from the Calumet post is investigating a fatal drowning that occurred in Hancock Township Wednesday morning. At approximately 9:30 a.m., troopers were dispatched to a report of a deceased individual in the waters of Lake Superior near McLain State ...

Charges preferred in shooting, crash

MARQUETTE — Ten charges have been authorized by the Marquette County Prosecutor's Office in connection with a shooting in the city of Marquette Tuesday night and subsequent high-speed chase on US 41 that ended in a fiery Negaunee crash. Trevor Caponcello Restivo, 31, or Marquette, has been ...

Sault Tribe enviro manager earns U.S. Coast Guard public service commendation

SAULT STE. MARIE — The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians has announced that Robin Bouschor, environmental program manager for the tribe’s Gidayaangwaami’idimin Ezhi-inawendiyang (the Natural Resources Division), has been honored with the US Coast Guard Public Service Commendation ...