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Local play review

What? A musical based on the happenings of Sept. 11, 2001? How is that even possible? "Come From Away" takes us into the heart of the remarkably true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness ...

NMU truck driving program shut down

MARQUETTE — The Northern Michigan University truck driving school has been shuttered, courtesy of the Michigan Department of State office. The state agency served NMU with a cease and desist order Wednesday, mandating that the NMU Commercial Driver’s License Truck Driving Program halt ...

Guts Frisbee holds 50th annual National Tournament

MARQUETTE — Tourist Park in Marquette was host to the 50th annual Guts Frisbee tournament recently. After the dust settled, first, second and third place went to Whiskey Disc, UP Hardwood and Shottle Bop. Whiskey Disc also took first place at last year’s tournament. Guts Frisbee was ...

Prosecution continues to call witnesses in Boxley case

MARQUETTE — Thursday marked the third day of testimony in the Julie Boxley trial in the jury trial for the State of Michigan v Julie Boxley. Boxley is charged with felony murder and 1st degree arson and is accused of intentionally setting fire to the Ishpeming home of Glenn Andrews on March ...

Marquette multi-use path to undergo centerline painting

MARQUETTE — A press release issued by the city of Marquette stated that centerline painting work has begin on the Lakeshore multi-use pathway between Pine and Front streets/US 41. “This centerline is a safety recommendation from the City’s E-Bike task force,” read the statement. “The work is expected to be completed by the end of the week. “Multi-use path users should be aware of traffic control devices and to use caution while traveling through the work zone.”