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Man arraigned after fatal Newberry stabbing, assault

Front Page News July 23, 2026

NEWBERRY – A 21-year-old Newberry man appeared in court Wednesday to face murder and assault charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of one man and the alleged assault of another on Sunday evening. Damon Lamar Palmer II was arraigned in the Luce County 92nd District Court on one felony count of homicide — open murder statutory short form and one felony count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, according to Michigan court records. The charges stem from an incident that occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. Sunday, when deputies from the Luce County ...

Today in History: July 23, the 1967 Detroit riot begins

Records July 23, 2026

Today is Thursday, July 23, the 204th day of 2026. There are 161 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 23, 1967, deadly rioting erupted in Detroit as an early morning police raid on an unlicensed bar resulted in a confrontation with local residents that led to five ...

Travel Marquette promotes responsible recreation with Collect Marquette program

Front Page News July 23, 2026

MARQUETTE — Travel Marquette, the organization which promotes tourism in Marquette County, is running its Collect Marquette program for its second year. The program aims to encourage people to pack out their garbage while recreating around the county, and to pick up any garbage they ...

NMU to celebrate 50 years of Wildcat hockey

Front Page News July 23, 2026

MARQUETTE — The Northern Michigan University hockey team is gearing up to celebrate 50 years of NMU hockey, featuring special events running from July 30 through Aug. 1. "We are looking forward to welcoming our amazing alumni back to campus for our 50th Anniversary Celebration," said ...

Bay College mourns passing of trustee emeritus Thomas L. Butch

Local July 23, 2026

ESCANABA – Bay College mourns the passing of Trustee Emeritus Thomas L. Butch, who died July 15 at the age of 84. For five decades, Butch dedicated himself to the success of Bay College, serving on the board of trustees from 1974 until his retirement in 2024. Butch was appointed to the ...

South Shore Family Practice opens new Marquette facility

Local July 23, 2026

MARQUETTE — The Lake Superior Community Partnership assisted South Shore Family Practice with the grand-opening of its new medical facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday at 1440 W. Ridge St., in Marquette. Immediately following the ceremony, an open house was held with tours, light ...