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Grant to support brownfield assessment

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MARQUETTE — Marquette County was successful in securing a $400,000 U.S. EPA Brownfield Community-wide Assessment Grant to assess abandoned and contaminated properties throughout the county, with a specific focus on the target areas of Ishpeming and Sawyer. The funding, which became available ...

Gas dips in price

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MARQUETTE – GasBuddy has reported holiday travelers may find a welcome gift at the pump this Christmas. GasBuddy expects the national average on Christmas Day to land near $2.79 per gallon, below last year’s price of $3, saving motorists over half a billion dollars during the Christmas week ...

Copper Country adds 60-plus childcare slots but hundreds more needed

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HOUGHTON — Childcare momentum is growing in the Copper Country as partners and community members work together to expand access for local families. A challenge that intensified during COVID has prompted educators, nonprofits and economic partners to collaborate, resulting in the creation of ...

Artist’s reception planned

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MARQUETTE — From 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, there will be a reception for painter Laura Hetherman at Wintergreen Hill Gallery and Gifts, located at 810 N. Third St., in Marquette. Hetherman’s gouache and acrylic paintings will be on display throughout the month of January. Wintergreen ...