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A tribute to veterans

BARAGA — To honor veterans who have relationships with the facility, Baraga County Memorial Hospital has introduced its Veteran Wall, an expanse of photographs highlighting individuals' military service. The idea for the wall was developed and organized by members of the BCMH Employee ...

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 ...

Treasury Urges Michiganders to Use time available before tax day to file accurate returns

MARQUETTE – Michiganders are encouraged to use the time available before the April 15 state individual income tax deadline to ensure an accurate individual income tax return is filed, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Filing a tax return enables eligible taxpayers to receive important tax credits and other benefits. Filing on a timely basis avoids late penalties and interest. And filing a tax return without rushing ensures fewer errors and faster processing. “Rushing to complete a return could lead to inaccuracies, causing refund or processing delays,” said ...

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 ...

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 ...