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New Bay board member cited

ESCANABA – The Bay College Board of Trustees has received the resignation of Eric L. Lundin, effective Sept. 30. Lundin served Bay College with for nearly 18 years, bringing his insights and attention to detail, especially in financial and enrollment matters, as well as in the hiring of Bay ...

Negaunee Public Library activities planned

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Public Library will host a workshop on beginning genealogy, courtesy of the Marquette County Genealogical Society, at 5:30 p.m. Monday. Learn the basics of genealogy, terminology, what records to look for, and how to start your search for family history. All are ...

Food truck coming to Harvey

HARVEY — The Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a mobile food pantry. Taking place on Thursday, Oct. 9, food distribution will begin at 10 a.m. and continue while supplies last or until 11:30 a.m. Food will be available for ...

UPPCO has a work related death at Hoist Dam

NEGAUNEE— Hoist Dam in Negaunee Township is being investigated for a work related death that took place on Friday morning. “Today at 11 a.m., Marquette County Sheriff’s Office Technical Rescue Unit 131 was dispatched for a confined rescue inside a penstock of the Hoist Powerhouse,” ...

What’s Flying: Fall colors nearing their peak

“Ah, Lovely October, as you usher in the season that awakens my soul, your awesome beauty compels my spirit to soar like a leaf caught in an autumn breeze and my heart to sing like a heavenly choir.” – Peggy Toney Horton Summer seems determined to strut its best just a little bit long. ...

Fire Prevention Week to be marked

MARQUETTE — The theme for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5–11, is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” From phones to power tools, Marquette City Fire Department urges residents to know the risks of lithium-ion batteries. The Marquette City Fire Department is ...