MARQUETTE — Friday marked the end of the first week of the State of Michigan v Julie Boxley, in the 25th Circuit Court in Marquette, Judge Andrew Griffin is presiding. Boxley is charged with felony murder and 1st degree arson and is accused of intentionally setting fire to the Ishpeming ...
PALMER — Firefighting just got a bit easier in Richmond Township in Marquette County. That’s because the township fire department has taken delivery on a new pumper truck, said department Chief Dan Novak. The new Spencer-built pumper has been designated Unit 2091. “We are proud to say ...
60 years ago NEGAUNEE — Acting on recommendation of G. Arntzen & Co., Escanaba, school district architects, the Negaunee Board of Education, at a special meeting yesterday, awarded the contract for installation of a new basketball playing floor at Memorial Gymnasium to Bauer-Foster Floors, Inc., Detroit. At the regular meeting of the board earlier this week, the Detroit firm, which was the only bidder, submitted a quotation of $17,320; and the board referred the bid to the architect for study and recommendation, before approving the bid. The project will include necessary ...
Today in History: August 8, devastating Maui wildfires By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Aug. 8, the 220th day of 2026. There are 145 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 8, 2023, a series of wind-driven wildfires broke out on the Hawaiian island of Maui, destroying ...
ESCANABA – Bay College invites the community to an unforgettable performance by Integration Ensemble at 7 p.m. (ET) Thursday, Aug. 27, in the Bay College Besse Center Theater in Escanaba. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Integration Ensemble, led by acclaimed sitarist and guitarist Will Marsh, ...
