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Frat readies for the tub push

MARQUETTE — The Tau Kappa Epsilon Tub Push has been a staple for nearly 30 years in Marquette and Northern Michigan University, that is until five years ago when a car accident injured fraternity brothers and the tradition was stopped. Now the TKEs are braving the tradition once more, to help ...

Body found in burning vehicle in Marquette Township

MARQUETTE — Police officers responding late Friday to a report of a vehicle ablaze in the woods found much more than a simple fire. Marquette County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered a deceased person in the car, which was on fire at 9:50 p.m. Friday off Marquette County Road ...

Schools adapt to free meals for all students

MARQUETTE — Christopher Collins’ cafeteria lines look different this year, without handfuls of lunch money, account balances or cost waivers for students in need. Instead, thanks to state funding passed last year, the Marquette Area Public Schools food services director can provide meals ...

Detroit Red Wings alumni to play in Marquette

MARQUETTE — United Way of Marquette County is bringing back the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Hockey Night on Sept. 13 at the Berry Events Center. The Detroit Red Wings Alumni team will face off against a team of Marquette County hockey talent with all proceeds benefiting United Way of Marquette ...

NMU, Bay College streamline social work pathway

MARQUETTE — Bay College and Northern Michigan University recently announced an agreement designed to streamline academic pathways, offer online degree opportunities and empower aspiring social workers. The agreement, signed by Bay College President Nerita Hughes and NMU President Brock ...

Putin is poised to extend his rule

MOSCOW (AP) — Russians crowded outside polling stations at noon Sunday on the last day of a presidential election, apparently heeding an opposition call to protest against President Vladimir Putin in a vote that offered them no real alternatives after he ruthlessly cracked down on ...