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Judge will allow some statements in Jackson open murder trial

ESCANABA – A judge has decided that past statements made by a woman regarding an assault in February 2023 can be used in the trial of the man now accused of killing her later that year. Tavaris Jackson appeared virtually in the 47th Circuit Court of Delta County in Escanaba on Dec. 18 and ...

Gwinn contractor goes to court

MARQUETTE — Michael Alan Sivula, a contractor in Gwinn, is facing 10 felony charges of fraud for promising contract work but not finishing it. He is set for a jury trial on Jan. 26 in Marquette County Circuit Court for the seven cases that warrant the 10 charges. Sivula faces seven counts of ...

Bill Nordeen running for district judge

MARQUETTE— Bill Nordeen, Marquette County commissioner, volunteer fire fighter and more has announced he is running for judge of the 96th District Court. Bill Nordeen is a seven-term member of the Marquette County Board of Commissioners, where he serves as vice chair. He looks to replace ...

Transit agencies receive $133 million in grants for new buses

MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Transportation announces $133 million in funding from the Federal Transit Administration's Low or No Emission Grant Program and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program, as well as, matching state funds that will help modernize Michigan’s bus ...