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Escanaba city manager plans to depart in May

ESCANABA — James McNeil told the Escanaba City Council at the end of Thursday’s meeting he plans to leave as city manager in May. “I will be moving on. (I am) incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to serve you and the city and its residents and our staff,” McNeil said. ...

NHS first quarter honor roll announced

NEGAUNEE — The following students have been named to the first quarter honor roll at Negaunee High School for the 2025-2026 academic year. Grade 9 With Distinction (All A’s) Maxx Bekkala, Millicent Black, Emily Broeders, Ivan Butala, George Byman, Jacob Cadotte, Aiden Cardinal, Jude ...

Gov. Whitmer names Negaunee resident to top state board

NEGAUNEE — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to a variety of boards and commission this week.  Rachael Prusi, of Negaunee, a licensed pharmacist and director of medical pharmacy strategy at Prime Therapeutics, was named to the Michigan Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. The ...

Marquette Regional History Center presents: Legends & Lore: Marquette Unknown

MARQUETTE — At 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at Kaufman Auditorium, an annual fundraiser for the Marquette Regional History Center will take place. The Kaufman address is 611 N. Front St., Marquette. Jack Deo and Jim Koski take it to the stage for their annual presentation of astounding ...

Poetry-Palooza: NMU’s MFA Poetry Student Reading
 Saturday

MARQUETTE — Poetry-Palooza: Northern Michigan University’s MFA Poetry Student Reading
 is set for 1-2:30 p.m Saturday at the Peter White Public Library Heritage Room in Marquette. The PWPL partners with NMU’s MFA Program to sponsor an end-of-semester poetry reading. Students currently ...