MARQUETTE — The Marquette City Commission will hold a work session today at 4 p.m. in city commission chambers of Marquette City hall, located at 300 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette. The purpose of the session is to discuss the future use of D.J. Jacobetti Veterans Home property. Public comments may not exceed three minutes per person. Please state your name and physical address when making public comments.
MARQUETTE — The Northern Michigan Opioid Response Consortium, a federally grant funded program under the Michigan Center for Rural Health, will facilitate a “Community Reentry Simulation” event in Marquette County on May 21. The goal of this simulation is for participants to gain understanding of the significant obstacles faced by individuals attempting to navigate through various requirements and life situations upon their release from incarceration and returning to new or former communities. To walk in the shoes of one released from serving their time gives invaluable insight, ...
NEWBERRY — The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $1.5 million to replace the M-129 bridge over Fletcher Creek in Chippewa County. The project will include road reconstruction, guardrail work and pavement markings. Work is scheduled to start Monday, May 18 and conclude Friday, Sept. 18. Motorists will be detoured via M-80, Gaines Highway, I-75 and M-28. This project will replace a structure that has reached the end of its useful service life, extending the lifespan of the roadway and increasing safety for motorists. Based on economic modeling, this investment ...
30 years ago NEGAUNEE — A dessert and fashion show event is planned at the Negaunee Senior Center at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dessert will be served first followed by a style show featuring fashions from Pamida. A $3 donation is being requested. The Negaunee Senior Center is at 410 Jackson St. 60 years ago MARQUETTE — Employees of the Marquette Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments are in the process of removing approximately 40 Lombardy poplar trees which line Lake Shore Boulevard, from the Marquette Skeet Club range, north to the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Co. ...
Families who face a memory-related diagnosis for their loved ones have a great resource in Marquette County to keep their family member safe. The Life Tracker program provides transmitter wristbands to families to help in the safe return of an individual who may wander. It is an active ...
