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Residents warned of risks from recreational nitrous oxide

MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is warning residents about the growing misuse of recreational nitrous oxide, a substance commonly known as “laughing gas,” “whippets,” “balloons,” “Galaxy Gas” or “NOS.” Nitrous oxide intoxication can ...

Driver’s license restoration clinics coming to Hancock, Iron Mountain

HANCOCK — Upper Peninsula residents seeking to restore their driving privileges will have an opportunity to receive free, one-on-one assistance at two Road to Restoration clinics next week. The Michigan Secretary of State, along with state and community partners, will host a clinic in Hancock on Tuesday, Sept. 22, followed by a second clinic in Iron Mountain on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The clinics are designed to help eligible drivers understand their current license status and determine what steps they need to take to safely return to driving. Experts from the Michigan Department of ...

Blues legend John Primer coming to Marquette

MARQUETTE — Fans of Chicago blues will have a chance to see one of the genre's legendary performers when John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band take the stage at Ore Dock Brewing Company on Saturday, Sept. 26. The Marquette Area Blues Society is presenting the award-winning guitarist and ...

Fundraiser launched for proposed Gladstone bike park

GLADSTONE — Delta County Nonmotorized Trails has launched a community fundraising campaign to support the development of a new bike park at the John and Melissa Besse Sports Park in Gladstone. The proposed Gladstone Community Bike Park would create a safe, accessible outdoor recreation destination for children, families, hikers and cyclists of all experience levels. Plans include a three-mile flowing singletrack trail around the property, a beginner-to-intermediate pump track and a skills area with features such as balance beams, rock gardens, small drops, berms and optional ...

UP Health System-Marquette renews mammography accreditation

MARQUETTE — UP Health System-Marquette has earned a three-year renewal of its mammography accreditation from the American College of Radiology following a recent review of the hospital’s breast imaging services. The ACR accreditation recognizes facilities that meet standards for image ...

Today in History: September 17, U.S. Constitution signed

Today in History: September 17, U.S. Constitution signed By The Associated Press Today is Thursday, Sept. 17, the 260th day of 2026. There are 105 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 17, 1787, the Constitution of the United States was completed and signed by a majority of ...