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MSHS alum Lily Dixon makes finalist for Truman Scholarship

MARQUETTE — Lily Dixon graduated from Marquette Senior High School in 2023, attending Michigan State University on a full-ride scholarship. Now, she is continuing her academic career by becoming a finalist for the Truman Scholarship, a prestigious nationwide scholarship which awards $30,000 ...

Meth suspect arraigned

HOUGHTON — A Houghton County man remains lodged in the county jail facing charges relating to the conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, possession of meth elements and maintaining a drug house/vehicle. Jody Mark Mills, 35, was arrested Monday by officers of the Upper Peninsula Substance ...

Elissa Slotkin for president? Michigan Democrat isn’t ruling out 2028 run

INDIANOLA, Iowa — Before Michigan U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin spent Tuesday afternoon supporting Democratic congressional candidates in Iowa, she was picking the brains of a table of President Donald Trump’s voters. Slotkin, a potential Democratic 2028 presidential contender, peppered ...

Walls come tumblin’ down

MARQUETTE — Demolition on the former Northern Hydroponics located at 401 W. Washington St., Marquette, started this week as plans proceed for a multi-story, multi-use redevelopment at the site. Passersby observed heavy equipment pulling down the structure, which has been condemned and unused ...