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UP Health System–Marquette earns 'High Performing' rating from U.S. News for back surgery, pacemaker implantation

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MARQUETTE — UP Health System–Marquette has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-27 Best Hospitals edition as a High Performing hospital for back surgery (spinal fusion) and pacemaker implantation. High Performing is the highest distinction a hospital can earn in U.S. News' Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. U.S. News’ annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to help patients and their health care providers make informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures. Fewer than half of ...

Jury trial set for Rapid River man accused of drunken-driving death

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ESCANABA — A jury trial has been scheduled for a Rapid River man who is charged with second-degree murder and other felonies in connection with an alleged drunken-driving crash in 2025. David Brandon Abruzzo, 46, faces one felony count of second-degree murder; one felony count of operating with a high blood alcohol content causing death with a prior conviction; and one felony count of reckless driving causing death. He is charged as a habitual offender with a fourth offense notice. Abruzzo appeared last week in the Delta County 47th Circuit Court Monday for a final pretrial ...

2026 Equine Camp ‘N’ Ride a success

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MASS CITY — MI-TRALEs, Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment, 2026 Equine Camp ‘N’ Ride was held in the Courtney Lake Recreation Area on The Ottawa National Forest in Mass City Saturday on Aug. 8. It was also part of the Upper Peninsula Trail Horse ...

Bringing color to life

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MARQUETTE — Local artist John French returned to the area Monday after a week of painting at a plein air event in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. After running some errands with his wife, the pair decided to take a drive along the lakeshore in Marquette. “We spotted the yacht, and we went ...

Fatal accident in KI Sawyer Thursday

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KI SAWYER — At approximately 4:24 p.m. on Thursday, the Forsyth Township Police Department and several other Marquette County first responders were dispatched to the area of Fifth Street and Avenue B regarding a personal injury accident involving a motorcycle and passenger car. The operator of the motorcycle, a 76-year-old Marquette resident, was transported to UP Health System - Marquette where he succumbed to his injuries. The name is being withheld at this time, as the accident remains under investigation and to allow time for family notifications. The Forsyth Township Police ...