MARQUETTE — Dr. Milton Soderberg of Forefront Dermatology is retiring this month after a 57-year career. Soderberg has been a practicing dermatologist since 1969. “It was really enjoyable,” said Soderberg. “I just liked working.” Soderberg, who grew up in the Upper Peninsula, ...
MARQUETTE — Scientists now have evidence that yet another invasive aquatic species — the bloody red shrimp — is established in all five Great Lakes. Using traps and nets, researchers last summer collected dozens of adult and juvenile specimens, including pregnant females, at Wisconsin ...
MARQUETTE — The Bay Mills Indian Community has issued a notice on how to be mindful of manoomin, or wild rice, during a critical period of growth. “After spending the winter resting in the sediment, manoomin seeds begin to germinate as the ice leaves our lakes and wetlands,” said the ...
NEWBERRY — Tahquamenon Area Schools superintendent Shawn Tebo has released a statement on the recent resignation of a middle school teacher. “On Wednesday, May 27, the Tahquamenon Area Schools became aware of allegations involving a middle school teacher’s conduct in the classroom,” said Tebo. “The district immediately began reviewing the matter in accordance with district policy. As part of that process, the district involved our school resource officer and local law enforcement. “Following the investigation, the teacher has resigned and is no longer employed by the ...
MARQUETTE — Babycakes, a popular bakery in Marquette widely known for its muffins snd other tasty treats, is under new ownership. Jacob Hutchinson, a Munising High School alum and Michigan Army National Guard recruiter, recently bought the business, while continuing to work for the ...
MARQUETTE — The Superior Watershed Partnership and the Land Conservancy has announced the launch of its Great Lakes Climate Corps and Great Lakes Tribal Conservation Corps field season. These programs provide trained, boots-on-the-ground crew members whose work spans the entire Upper Peninsula and contributes in meaningful ways to environmental projects that improve communities. This year, they’re planting 100,000 trees in Marquette County. Any local unit of government, community organization or private land owner can request to have free trees planted on their property by ...
