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Appointments to state boards, commissions made

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MARQUETTE — An Upper Peninsula resident has been appointed to a key state commission by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. At the same time, Whitmer named a member of the Michigan Tech University Board of Trustees. The appointees include: • Natural Resources Commission  George Lindquist, of Negaunee, is retired and a past president of Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Lindquist is a member of UP Whitetails of Marquette County, the Big Bay Sportsmen’s Club and the UP Sportsmen’s Alliance. Lindquist previously served on the Lake Superior Citizens Advisory Council, the West UP Citizen’s ...

Suspect arrested after break-in at DeTour Area Public Schools

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DETOUR — A 24-year-old DeTour village man was arrested last Thursday after Michigan State Police responded to a report of a break-in at DeTour Area Public Schools early Thursday morning. The incident led school officials to cancel classes for the day, although classes resumed Friday. According to the Michigan State Police post in Sault Ste. Marie, troopers were called to the school at approximately 6:30 a.m. Oct. 1 after school staff arrived early to prepare for the school day and discovered a person inside the building. Staff members called 911. Troopers arrived at the school, ...

Zombie Pub Crawl, Horror Ball set for Saturday

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MARQUETTE — The zombies will be out in force on Saturday in downtown Marquette. The Zombie Pub Crawl and Horror Ball are back, beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday. The crawl will begin at Kognisjon, then go to Superior Culture, followed by Blossom Bird Bubble Tea, and end at the lower level ...

Marquette intersection change

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MARQUETTE — Effective immediately, the intersection of South Lakeshore Boulevard and East Baraga Avenue is now a four-way stop, city of Marquette officials said. A new stop sign has been installed for eastbound traffic on East Baraga Avenue at South Lakeshore Boulevard and motorists are encouraged to use caution when approaching the intersection and to remain alert for the new traffic pattern.

Gas prices drop

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MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have fallen 22.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.43/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 42.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.37/g higher than a year ...

Bay film series announces fall schedule


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ESCANABA — The Bay Film Series at Bay College announces its Fall 2026 schedule. For over 30 years, the Film Series has celebrated the art of filmmaking, showcasing art house, international and award-winning movies. The series begins on Oct. 22, with the independent film "Olmo," billed as ...