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Erbisch to retire from county administrator role

MARQUETTE — During last week’s Marquette County Board of Commissioners meeting Marquette County administrator Scott Erbisch announced that he will retire at the end of February during last week’s Marquette County Board of Commissioners meeting. Board members said during their meeting ...

Gwinn man arrested for DUI, shooting at vehicle

By Journal Staff MARQUETTE — A Gwinn area man has been arrested for Operating While Intoxicated, Malicious Destruction of Property, Discharging a Firearm at a Residence, and Felony Firearm following Michigan State Police investigations last weekend. On Friday at approximately 8:28 p.m., a ...

MAPS board appoints new member

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Area Public Schools Board of Education appointed a new member and appointed executive positions during its most recent meeting Dec. 6. New addition to the MAPS Board, Cassidy Thomas, was met with a warm reception and applause from the other members. Replacing ...

Carnegie Library winter events underway

By Journal Staff ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge is encouraging people to submit their book reviews for a chance to earn prizes. Folks of all ages, from young children to adults, are encouraged to participate. With the challenge beginning on ...

Traffic stops leads to two drug arrests

ESCANABA — Michigan State Police Gladstone Post arrested two individuals on unrelated charges involving felony drug offenses and bringing contraband into a jail this week. The arrests were made within five hours of each other. On Wednesday, Jan. 8, around 5:40 p.m., a Gladstone Post trooper ...