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State to announce recycling infrastructure grants in Marquette today

Local July 28, 2026

MARQUETTE — Phil Roos, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy(EGLE) will visit the Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority starting at 11 a.m. today to announce the Fiscal Year 2026 Recycling Infrastructure Grant recipients and tour MCSWMA's Material Recovery Facility and Reverse Osmosis Treatment Plant. The tour will feature MCSWMA's single-stream recycling operations, including its SamurAI robotic sorting system and its advanced reverse osmosis treatment plant, which is designed to removes PFAS and other contaminants from landfill ...

Early voting begins

Front Page News July 28, 2026

MARQUETTE — Early voting in the upcoming partisan primary has begun. Those who are looking to avoid long lines at the polls on Aug. 4 have the opportunity to vote early from July 25 through Aug. 2. Early voting for Champion Township precinct 1, Ely Township precinct 1, Humboldt Township ...

Regional public defense model proposed for Delta County

Front Page News July 28, 2026

ESCANABA — A new regional public defense model serving Delta, Dickinson and Iron counties is coming to Delta County, bringing a dedicated local office and expanded legal services for residents. Delta County will open a local public defense office staffed by three full-time attorneys and a ...

Improvements underway on West Washington Street

Front Page News July 28, 2026

MARQUETTE — West Washington Street in downtown Marquette this week is undergoing a street improvement project including roadway milling, asphalt paving and structure adjustments between Third and Fourth streets. As part of the work, that block of West Washington Street has been closed to ...

Michigan Geological Survey to meet at NPL

Local July 28, 2026

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Public Library will host Michigan Geological Survey scientists at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. Meet local geologists and scientists to learn more about fossils and rocks with an interactive demonstration that will interest adults and children ages 5 and older. This event is free. For more information, visit the library's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700, extension 18.

Recent Going PRO Talent Fund grants help U.P. businesses build skilled talent

Local July 28, 2026

MARQUETTE — Five Upper Peninsula employers are included in the latest round of Going PRO Talent Fund awards, part of more than $6 million in statewide grants supporting worker training, new hires and registered apprenticeships. Administered by Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, U.P. employers received nearly $148,000 in awards, including support for G. Brooks Electric in Iron Mountain, MJ VanDamme Trucking in Gwinn, Precision Edge Surgical in Sault Ste. Marie, Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center in Hancock and Optalis Kingsford Opco LLC in Dickinson County. The funding gives local ...