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IM City Park deer transfer takes another step ahead

IRON MOUNTAIN — The planned transfer of the City Park deer herd to DeYoung Family Zoo in Menominee County is moving forward after completion Monday of a first round of tuberculosis tests. A second set of TB tests will be needed four months from now. If there are no problems, the transfer ...

Board votes to terminate Kubick Aviation’s FBO contract for 3rd time

MARQUETTE — During Tuesday night’s meeting of the Marquette County Board of Commissioners, the board voted to terminate Kubick Aviation’s Fixed Base Operator contract at Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport for the third time. The county is set to take on FBO services in April. At an airport, an FBO provides fuel, aircraft maintenance and other services. “What we’re doing here tonight … reconsidering this motion to terminate the agreement with Kubick and operate fixed based operator system ourselves, we’re here because the judge, on Sept. 30, basically said we didn’t, ...

Hiawatha National Forest seeking public input on Grand Island planning 

MUNISING — Hiawatha National Forest staff is inviting residents, businesses and visitors to help shape the next phase of planning for the Grand Island National Recreation Area, and also draft management strategies developed from community input gathered in May 2025. “For generations, people have ferried to Grand Island for quiet beaches, cliffside views and time in the forest. We’re inviting you to review and refine draft strategies — so any decisions protect what people love while keeping access practical and safe,” said Forest Supervisor Shannon Rische in a news ...

Cause of fatal Negaunee Township fire under investigation

NEGAUNEE TOWNSHIP — A Negaunee Township house fire Monday night left one man dead and another with severe burns. Michigan State Police troopers from the Negaunee post and firefighters from several agencies responded to the single-story residence where a 67-year-old man was found deceased ...

Marquette intersection change

MARQUETTE — Effective immediately, the intersection of South Lakeshore Boulevard and East Baraga Avenue is now a four-way stop, city of Marquette officials said. A new stop sign has been installed for eastbound traffic on East Baraga Avenue at South Lakeshore Boulevard and motorists are encouraged to use caution when approaching the intersection and to remain alert for the new traffic pattern.

Zombie Pub Crawl, Horror Ball set for Saturday

MARQUETTE — The zombies will be out in force on Saturday in downtown Marquette. The Zombie Pub Crawl and Horror Ball are back, beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday. The crawl will begin at Kognisjon, then go to Superior Culture, followed by Blossom Bird Bubble Tea, and end at the lower level ...