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‘We’re just not going to do FOIA’: Michigan transparency effort stalls

LANSING — Michigan and Massachusetts are the only states where citizens cannot submit a Freedom of Information Act request to collect records from their executive and legislative branches. For years, both Democrats and Republicans in Michigan have advocated expanding FOIA to include the two ...

Baraga chamber calls for Business of the Year nominations

L'ANSE — The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce has announced that nominations are open for its annual Business of the Year Award, which honors a chamber member business that demonstrates a continued passion for excellence, responsible leadership and community harmony. Nominations are open ...

Lake Superior Community Partnership CEO to depart position

MARQUETTE — The Lake Superior Community Partnership has announced a planned leadership transition, with CEO Christopher Germain stepping away from the role in 2026 to meet what have been termed evolving family needs. The transition is in partnership with the LSCP Board of Directors to ensure ...

Two-vehicle crash in western U.P. kills one

ONTONAGON — The Ontonagon County Sheriff's Department is investigating a two-vehicle crash that took place at about 1:30 p.m. Saturday on M-28 in Bergland Township, killing one person and injuring two others. According to a police report, a Minnesota couple, westbound on the roadway, and an ...