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State sealant program expands with Delta Dental Foundation grant

MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month by announcing a $320,000 grant from the Delta Dental Foundation (DDF) to sustain and expand SEAL! Michigan. DDF has provided more than $3 million to support SEAL! Michigan ...

Escanaba house fire claims life of family dog

ESCANABA — On Saturday morning at approximately 10:54 a.m., the Escanaba Department of Public Safety was called to a residence in Wells Township for a report of a structure fire with a child trapped inside. While en route to the call, Central Dispatch was able to confirm that it was a dog ...

Pokémon Trading and Gaming
 coming to PWPL

MARQUETTE — From 4-5:30 p.m.Thursdays, Feb. (5, 12), at the Peter White Public Library Youth Services Makerspace, youth of all ages who are interested in Pokémon card trading and gaming are invited to their new monthly Pokémon Trading & Gaming Sessions. Kids who attend will be able to ...

Dickinson recall petitions pass panel’s clarity review

IRON MOUNTAIN — An elections panel ruled Monday that recall petitions filed against four members of the Dickinson County Board have sufficient clarity to go forward. Dickinson County Probate Judge Thomas Slagle, who led the public session, said it’s not up to the three-member elections ...

Westwood High School honor roll, first semester announced

ISHPEMING — Westwood High School officials have released their first semester honor roll. ALL “As”: Mason Barbiere, *Elizabeth Bureau, *Gavin Comero, Elijah Connors, *Kaylin Doney, *Manny Edelson, Brianna Edwards, *Makayla Fisher, *Nathan Gray, *Damian Grondz, *Maggie Harvala, ...