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Today in History: March 14, Albert Einstein is born
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Today in History: March 14, Albert Einstein is born By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, March 14, the 73rd day of 2026. There are 292 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein, who would revolutionize physics and the human understanding of the ...
Northern Michigan University police officer wins Marquette County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
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MARQUETTE — On Thursday, Northern Michigan University Police Det./Lt. Jon Kovar was awarded the 2025 Officer of the Year award by Marquette County Law Enforcement Administrators Association. Kovar graduated from NMU in 2010 with a degree in criminal justice and in 2021 with a master’s in ...
No apologies
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HOUGHTON — While the agenda facing the Houghton City Council at its meeting Wednesday was fairly light, things got heavy in a hurry. As soon as the meeting began, Councilor Brian Irizarry asked Mayor Robert McGowen to add an item on the agenda regarding filling a vacancy on the council. The ...
Sheriff Zyburt endorses Callie Barr
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MARQUETTE — During a joint press conference on Thursday, Marquette County Sheriff Greg Zyburt announced his endorsement of Callie Barr, D-Traverse City, for Michigan's 1st congressional district seat. The seat is currently held by U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, who is running for ...
Naloxone available at 2 new community locations
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MARQUETTE — In addition to having Naloxone available at the Marquette County Health Department lobby, the Marquette County Health Department recently partnered with area businesses to provide additional options for community members to obtain free Naloxone. Jim’s Jubilee located in ...