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State appeals court upholds ex-school officer’s sentence for sexual abuse

MENOMINEE — Former Menominee County police officer Brian William Helfert lost his appeal to the Menominee Circuit Court, in which he argued that his 9-15 year sentencing for second-degree criminal sexual misconduct should be lowered due to what was, in his view, an incorrect calculation of ...

Miners Share seeks donations to help Negaunee students

NEGAUNEE — Miners Share, a donation program affiliated with Negaunee Public Schools, is looking for donations to help fund programs that serve underprivileged students in the district. “If you look back at your time at NPS, your fondest memories are likely woven into the everyday ...

Marquette firefighters presented with cardiac lifesaving Award

MARQUETTE — At Monday night’s Marquette County Commission meeting, Marquette Fire Chief Ian Davis presented the cardiac lifesaving Award to Relief Engineer Brandon Morey and firefighter Jake Phillips. “On Oct. 19 of last year, Brandon and Jake responded to a medical call that initially ...

Marquette League of Women Voters to hold candidate forums

MARQUETTE — The Marquette chapter of the League of Women Voters will be hosting two public candidate forums for local primary elections next week. At 6 p.m. on July 8, a candidate forum for those running for Marquette County Commission will be held at the Marquette Township Community Center ...

Marquette City Band opens season, accepts award

MARQUETTE — On Thursday, the Marquette City Band opened its 2026 Summer Concert Series at Reynolds Recital Hall after the scheduled performance at the Marquette Commons had to be moved due to weather. Before the concert began, Tiina Marin, Manager of the City’s Arts and Culture Office, ...