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Negaunee notes November leaf pickup dates

NEGAUNEE — The city of Negaunee will offer two citywide leaf pickup dates in November through its contract with GFL, with collections scheduled for Monday, Nov. 2, and Monday, Nov. 16. Residents must bag all leaves and place them at the curb in front of their homes, along the edge of the road, by 7 a.m. on the scheduled pickup dates. Bagged leaves must be kept separate from regular trash so collection crews can properly dispose of the materials. Leaves that are not at the curb by 7 a.m. may not be collected. Crews will not pick up bagged leaves from alleys. City officials also ...

MSP sergeant named Michigan’s Negotiator of the Year

MARQUETTE — A Michigan State Police sergeant based in St. Ignace has received statewide recognition for his work helping resolve a dangerous hostage situation in Marquette County earlier this year. Sgt. Jacob Hubbard was unanimously selected to receive the Michigan Association of Hostage ...

History quiz

QUESTION: When was the National Ski Association formed in Ishpeming? a. 1889 b. 1905 c. 1919 d. 1934 ANSWER: B, the National Ski Association was founded in 1905.

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VA Medical Center receives funding for building repairs

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center has received additional funding for facility improvements during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, including exterior building repairs at Buildings 1 and 2. The funding is part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide Department of ...

Zephyr Winebar + Café marks 10 years of business

MARQUETTE — Zephyr Winebar + Café celebrated its 10th anniversary in downtown Marquette, marking a decade of serving the community with a creative selection of wines, local beers, house-made soups and salads, and meat and cheese slates. The Lake Superior Community Partnership assisted with ...