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Flow Water Advocates announces new executive director

MARQUETTE — Flow Water Advocates has named Katrina Shankland as its new executive director, following a nationwide search. Shankland, who began on Monday, is Flow's second executive director. Liz Kirkwood, who passes the torch after 15 years as Flow's founding executive director, steps into a newly created leadership role as strategic partnership officer. The leadership transition and creation of the dedicated strategic partnership role will expand Flow’s capacity and build on the important legal, policy, and advocacy gains it has made since 2011. The changes respond to a critical ...

Dr. Sandin to retire Dec. 3 after nearly 40 years

MARQUETTE — After nearly 40 years in health care, including 30 years in dermatology, Dr. Tom Sandin will retire on Dec. 3, marking the beginning of a new chapter. His journey has taken him from his birthplace in Muskegon, Michigan, to Indiana, Arizona, and Arkansas, through service in the ...

UP Health System–Portage marks 500th robotic-assisted surgery

HANCOCK — UP Health System–Portage is celebrating a major milestone in advancing surgical care close to home, recently completing its 500th robotic-assisted surgical procedure. The achievement reflects the hospital's continued commitment to bringing advanced technology and specialized care ...

Marquette Federation of Women’s Clubs elects new president

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Federation of Women’s Clubs elected Warner Hocker as its president at its annual meeting on Oct. 21, marking the first time a man has been elected to lead the federation. Amy Cherrette, the organization’s previous president, nominated Warner and he was elected ...

MUNISING — Starla Goings is still missing after a weekend search conducted in Alger County this past weekend. Goings, a 65-year-old woman from Alger County, has been missing since August 2025. She was last seen on Aug. 15, 2025 and her 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan was found two days later in the ...