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Shiras Planetarium to host nationally recognized astronomer

MARQUETTE — The Shiras Planetarium will welcome Dr. Joel Weisberg to Marquette this April as part of the American Astronomical Society’s prestigious Harlow Shapley Visiting Lectures Program. Dr. Weisberg, professor emeritus of physics and astronomy at Carleton College, has dedicated his ...

SEMCO reports scammers going door to door

MARQUETTE — SEMCO has received reports from customers concerning door-to-door solicitors allegedly claiming to be SEMCO employees or affiliates. None of these individuals are SEMCO employees, contractors, or representatives. SEMCO does not solicit door to door asking to see copies of bills ...

Annual spring weight restrictions 
changing again Monday

MARQUETTE ­- The Michigan Department of Transportation continues to adjust spring weight restriction areas in an annual move to protect roads. Effective 6 a.m. Monday, weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to and including ...

Marquette extends winter parking ban

MARQUETTE — Due to the near record snowfall, the city of Marquette has experienced this year, there is very little room for snow to be plowed or piled safely. City crews continue to remove snow from roadways and sidewalks for the safety of drivers and pedestrians. Therefore, it is necessary ...