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Hearing for proposed rezoning open to public

NEGAUNEE — The public is invited to provide input on an ordinance amendment to the city of Negaunee’s zoning map. At 6:30 p.m. on June 12, residents can come and share their thoughts on the Ordinance Amendment to the Zoning Map #156.031. The official zoning map would change as part of the ...

68th Annual Kiawanis Club BBQ this weekend

MARQUETTE – This weekend marks the annual Marquette Kiwanis Club Chicken Barbecue held on Sunday, June 8, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Lakeview Arena. This nearly 70-year-old Marquette tradition will raise money to support community projects and sponsor organizations. The Kiwanis Club of ...

Whitmer condemns $300 billion SNAP cuts

MARQUETTE – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released a statement condemning and highlighting the impacts of federal budget cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Cuts to SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, in the Trump-led budget bill which recently made it through the ...

Sex crime suspect arrested on ore boat

SAULT STE. MARIE — A 34-year-old Alpena man charged with several counts of criminal sexual conduct was arrested Wednesday on an ore boat as the craft was making its way through the Soo Locks. According to the Michigan State Police, the suspect, wanted on an eight-count felony warrant, was ...

Dinner with Bergman draws questions, protest

SAULT STE MARIE — During the Americans for Prosperity Dinner with U.S. Rep Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet on May 27, a large crowd showed up to protest. There were 20 attendees who had registered for the dinner in addition to organizers for the event and approximately 70 protestors outside the ...

Lilacs, lilacs everywhere

MARQUETTE — There are a great many things that make the city of Marquette and the immediate surrounding area especially unique. Some might argue the Lower Harbor and park should be high on any such list while others would maintain that Presque Isle Park is distinctively Marquette. Still ...