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Marquette city offices to close for Good Friday

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MARQUETTE — City of Marquette offices located at Marquette City Hall, 300 W. Baraga Ave.; the Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair Ave.; and the Municipal Service Center, 1100 Wright St., will be closed on Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday. Marquette police, fire, public works and ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

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30 years ago MARQUETTE – The group of lawyers and associates raising funds for a $2,500 painting of retired Marquette County Circuit Judge Raymond Jason has reached its goal. Attorney Mark Stevens of Marquette said the money for the oil-on-canvas portrait was raised in little more than a ...

One giant leap for ‘Mankind’

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MARQUETTE — It’s officially spring, which means MarquetteMania is rapidly approaching. This is when the cream of the crop rises to the area known as the Upper Peninsula. There are some heavy hitters in the wrestling industry slated for this event, including Mick Foley (known for his ...

Salvation Army starts community ‘Egg Hunt for Hope’ for kids

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KINGSFORD — The Dickinson County Salvation Army is spreading Easter cheer across the community with its newly launched “Egg Hunt for Hope.” Salvation Army Director Tara Coss said the interactive event is designed to get families outdoors and engaged. Children ages 12 and younger are ...

Standoff in Dollar Bay ends with arrest

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OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP – An hours-long standoff between an alleged gunman and law enforcement from throughout the Upper Peninsula resulted in the arrest of an individual at a home in Osceola Township near the community of Dollar Bay. Houghton County Sheriff Josh Saaranen told the Daily Mining ...

Request denied

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HOUGHTON — Prior to the regular meeting of the Houghton City Council Wednesday, the City’s Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing regarding UP State Banks request for a variance for the installation of electronic board sign at 902 College Ave. The bank’s Houghton location is ...