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Bald eagle success story faces new threats

MARQUETTE — The number of bald eagles in Michigan is declining, and funding delays aren’t helping the cause.  Researchers who have spent decades climbing trees, banding eaglets and monitoring nests say something unusual is happening this year. Field crews working with long-term ...

Downstate man charged with driving drunk, causing death

BAY MILLS — A 46-year-old downstate McBain man has been arrested and charged with one count of Operating While Intoxicated Causing Death and one count of Operating While License Suspended Causing Death. Aaron Peterson was arraigned in the 91st District Court Friday. Bond was set at $250,000 ...

Brewer presented by LWV of Marquette County

MARQUETTE — The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will present Mark Brewer, a longtime election consultant and lawyer, at 6:60 p.m. Saturday at the Women's Federated Clubhouse located at 104 Ridge St., Marquette. Brewer continues as a vigilant observer and commentator on the state of election law and security in Michigan. Additionally, there will be a review of what is on the ballot in the August partisan primary election. Have questions? Contact the LWV at lwvmqtco@gmail.com.

Senya's Lighthouse launches online effort

MARQUETTE — Senya's Lighthouse is proud to announce the launch of its new website, podcast, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn presence, creating new ways for families, supporters, healthcare partners and the community to connect with its mission. Founded in the Upper Peninsula, Senya's Lighthouse exists to walk alongside families navigating pediatric cancer and serious blood disorders in rural communities by providing guidance, advocacy, community and restorative support. "We hope these platforms become a place where families feel seen, our community stays connected, and more people ...

MVAA, community partners work together to expand telehealth access for veterans

MARQUETTE – With assistance from the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 22 and a Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency veteran service officer, veterans and their loved ones with limited access to reliable technology can now attend Veterans Benefits Administration contracted compensation and pension exams via telehealth services in fully equipped telehealth rooms at Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti and Escanaba Vet Center. “Every veteran deserves access to the care and services they have earned,” said MVAA Director Terry J. Sabo. “By providing accessible, private spaces and ...

Gas prices jump

MARQUETTE — The average gasoline prices in Michigan have risen 21.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.14/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 16.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.02/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 22.3 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.077 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Michigan was priced at $3.47/g yesterday while the most expensive was $5.19/g, a difference of $1.72/g. The ...