More miles, more connections: Michigan Trails Week has arrived
By the Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is encouraging locals to take a step outside during Michigan Trails Week, which runs Sept. 19-26. “Michigan’s trails system is as diverse as the state itself,” reads the DNR website. ...
Suspect arrested after alleged assault, explosives possession in Marquette
MARQUETTE — at approximately 11:45 a.m. on Friday, the Marquette Police Department responded to a 911 open line where an altercation could be heard by the dispatcher. Upon arrival contact was made with the parties involved. During the investigation it was learned that an assault had occurred and the suspect had also been in possession of a device that was reported to a pipe bomb. The device was located outside the residence and the area was cordoned off. Contact was made with the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad who traveled from Grayling to assess the device. At the time the news ...
Michigan absenteeism inches down; 1 in 4 still miss too much school
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online at bridgemi.com. Chronic absenteeism in Michigan schools dropped slightly last year, but more than a fourth of students are still missing a lot of ...
Michigan absenteeism inches down; 1 in 4 still miss too much school
Chronic absenteeism in Michigan schools dropped slightly last year, but more than a fourth of students are still missing a lot of school. Statewide, 27.2% of K-12 students are chronically absent, down from 27.9% the previous year, according to figures released Thursday. The absenteeism rate in Michigan has been among the highest in the nation, according to one report. The persistently high absenteeism comes as many students in the state continue to struggle with reading and math. Third-grade reading scores reached a 12-year low in 2025, with just over 38% of students considered ...
Westwood Mall designated a blighted property
MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Marquette Township Board Wednesday voted to designate the Westwood Mall as a blighted property. The mall experienced a partial roof cave-in in late February due to snow accumulation. By designating the property as blighted, the board has opened up the property to ...