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MAPS Superintendent Zack Sedgwick releases statement on bond recount

MARQUETTE — On Monday night, Marquette Area Public Schools Superintendent Zack Sedgwick released a statement on the potential consequences of the bond proposal vote recount scheduled for May 28, stating that “the district’s bond planning timeline will now be delayed.” The bond proposal, which unofficial results indicate passed by a several-hundred vote margin on the May 5 election, will provide approximately $60 million to address facility, safety and learning-environment needs across the district. “A community member has filed a petition requesting a recount of the ...

New Michigan tax system sparks confusion for 27,000 taxpayers

As Michigan rolls out a new online tax system meant to modernize filing and improve security, the state is acknowledging that it sent at least 27,000 taxpayers incorrect notices claiming they owed taxes already paid or had to repay unexpected refund checks. As of last week, the state had ...

No injuries reported in structure fire at Canda Manor Apartments

FROM A NEWS RELEASE ISHPEMING – At 4:03 a.m. on Monday, the Ishpeming Fire Department was called out for a structure fire at the Canda Manor Apartments, located at 703 W. Empire St., in Ishpeming. Upon arrival, light smoke was showing from the third floor. Two firefighters made entry and ...

GOP governor candidates pledge to overhaul Michigan schools at forum

DELTA TOWNSHIP — A Christian homeschooling conference offered four Republican gubernatorial candidates a chance to pitch their education plans and tout their conservative bona fides on Saturday. The four Republican candidates attending — former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, US Rep. ...