Police investigating assault

MARQUETTE — The Ishpeming Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in finding Chloe Jazmin Shumate, a person of interest in a serious assault case.

The assault occurred at the Wonderland Motel on Palms Avenue in Ishpeming around 7 a.m. Sunday, according to a press release from the police department.

Shumate, 22, fled before officers arrived at the scene, police said. The 36-year-old victim of the assault was taken to UP Health System-Bell for treatment of her injuries, the release states.

The Ishpeming Police Department was assisted by Michigan State Police K-9 Unit, the Negaunee Police Department and the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office.

The Michigan State Police K-9 Unit attempted to track Shumate, but was unsuccessful. As of this morning, Ishpeming police had no further updates on Shumate’s location.

PRNL reception rescheduled

MARQUETTE — With the possibility of poor weather conditions today, the welcome reception for the new Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore superintendent, David Horne, originally scheduled for today, has been changed to Friday from 3-5 p.m.

Note that the reception is at the new Pictured Rocks Interpretive Center, at the traffic light in downtown Munising.

Marquette has highest gas prices

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have fallen by about 10 cents per gallon in the past week.

The Dearborn-based auto club said early today that the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.61 per gallon. Prices are about 31 cents more than at the same point last year.

Michigan’s lowest average price was about $2.49 per gallon in the Traverse City area. The highest was about $2.69 per gallon in the Marquette area.

The Detroit-area’s average decreased about 5 cents to about $2.61 per gallon. AAA Michigan surveys daily fuel prices at 2,800 gas stations across the state.

GINCC to host first Lunch & Learn

ISHPEMING — The Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present its first Lunch & Learn of 2018: Grant Writing 101.

The Lunch & Learn will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at River Rock Lanes & Banquet Center in Ishpeming.

Kori Tossava of the Western Marquette County Health Foundation will present the Lunch & Learn, focusing on the basics of writing and submitting a grant. A lunch of River Rock pizza and salad will be served.

Admittance is $5 for GINCC members and $10 for non-members. People can pay at the door.

It is suggested that people RSVP ahead of time to ensure space by calling GINCC at 906-486-1111 or emailing Kelsey at ginccdirector@gmail.com.