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Callie Barr challenges Jack Bergman to debate

MARQUETTE — Callie Barr, D-Traverse City, Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 1st District, has challenged incumbent U.S. Rep Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, to three debates leading up to the November general election. The Mining Journal reached out to Bergman’s office for comment and did ...

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The following valuable information about the medical issue of noise induced hearing loss is provided by our United States National Institutes of Health. Every day, we experience sound in our environment, such as the sounds from television and radio, household appliances, and ...

Today in History: September 23, Nixon’s 'Checkers' speech

Today in History: September 23, Nixon’s 'Checkers' speech By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2026. There are 99 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 23, 1952, Republican Sen. Richard M. Nixon of California salvaged his vice presidential ...

Fire burns for Elijah

ESCANABA — A fire is burning in Escanaba and in the spirit world to guide the soul of a local child through a transition from earthly life to eternity with the Great Creator. After an accident last week on a dark road in Hannahville, Elijah McMillan was brought to the Children's Hospital in ...

Habitat for Humanity plans first Veterans Build

MARQUETTE — Veterans and community members will join forces Oct. 12 for a day of service as Marquette County Habitat for Humanity hosts its first annual Veterans Build. The Veterans Build combines military and community service in an effort to strengthen neighborhoods and help local ...