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Keweenaw County Board sets one-year timeline for ending county zoning

EAGLE RIVER — The Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to adopt a strict one-year timeline to phase out countywide zoning, establishing a definitive “dead stop” for county-funded zoning. The vote was four in favor, with Commissioner Mike LaMotte abstaining. Board Vice Chair Del Rajala questioned the county's ability to fund zoning for another year. "I have one question as to when the suggestions start time would be once everything is accomplished. Knowing very well the funding timelines that we're up against," Rajala said. "What are we going to do about ...

Today in History: October 26, Shootout at the O.K. Corral

Today in History: October 26, Shootout at the O.K. Corral By The Associated Press Today is Monday, Oct. 26, the 299th day of 2026. There are 66 days left in the year. Today in history: On October 26, 1881, four lawmen, including Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, exchanged gunfire with five ...

Menominee school bus driver charged with criminal sexual conduct involving children

MENOMINEE — A 29-year-old Menominee woman who worked as a school bus driver faces up to life in prison after being charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving multiple variables in connection with an investigation into alleged sexual assaults involving children. Bailee Rae Miller was arraigned Friday in 95-A District Court in Menominee. The charges stem from a Menominee Police Department investigation into alleged sexual assaults reported in the city during October. “Behavior such as this is reprehensible,” Menominee County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey T. Rogg ...

TruNorth Federal Credit Union supports Habitat for Humanity

MARQUETTE — Marquette County Habitat for Humanity will welcome Kevin Dinser of TruNorth Federal Credit Union for a check presentation at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at McClellan Meadows, located on North McClellan Avenue between Fair Avenue and Wright Street in Marquette. The presentation will celebrate a $19,000 investment in affordable housing throughout Marquette County, made possible by TruNorth’s $4,000 contribution and a $15,000 matching grant from FHLBI. TruNorth’s initial contribution helped MCHFH secure the additional funding through FHLBI’s Community Multiplier – Member Match ...

Talking treaties at MRHC

MARQUETTE — In conjunction with the celebration of America’s independence, the Marquette Regional History Center is focusing on the Native American treaties in our region. Hosting a 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 program at the center will be Jason Schlender, the executive administrator at ...

U.P. communities to receive federal fire department funding

MARQUETTE — A handful of Upper Peninsula fire departments, including one in Marquette County, are in line to receive more than $2.1 million in federal support.  The funding comes from the Federal emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants and Staffing for Adequate ...