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Crowdfunding campaign launched for ‘Escanaba on Ice’
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ESCANABA – A local nonprofit Enhance Escanaba is leading the charge to create a universally accessible refrigerated ice-skating rink at Ludington Park. This project will be fulfilled through the anticipated success of a crowdfunding campaign that the Michigan Economic Development ...
Today in History: April 29, Los Angeles riots after Rodney King verdict
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Today in History: April 29, Los Angeles riots after Rodney King verdict By The Associated Press Wednesday April 29, 4:10 AM Today is Wednesday, April 29, the 119th day of 2026. There are 246 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 29, 1992, a jury in Simi Valley, California, ...
Teal Lake Melt-Down structure sinks
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NEGAUNEE — Kathy Miller of Crystal Falls is the winner of the 2026 Teal Lake Melt-Down. The headframe structure went through the ice at 1:21 p.m. on Monday. The prize amount of $5,439 was won with a winning entry of 1:14 p.m. April 27, 2026. The Teal Lake Melt-Down is a community ...
Application period for Michigan elk hunt opens Friday
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MARQUETTE — With the application period for Michigan’s elk season opening Friday, May 1, hunters should be aware of several key changes to the popular hunt. On April 8, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission voted to establish elk hunting regulations for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. ...
County board cancels special meeting relating to FBO
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MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Board held a special meeting on Friday, with an agenda item of “Termination of Contract with Kubick Aviation Services, Inc. for Non-Payment & Contract Default.” During this session, the county’s civil council, Alex Berger, stated that “we ...