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Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is "reinstating" a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge other ships for safe passage. Iran has insisted it controls the critical waterway, as another exchange of fire threatened a return to all-out war. The U.S. had until now said the strait should remain open to all without tolls, as it was before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. Any attempt by the U.S. or Iran to charge fees would violate global norms on freedom of navigation and raise tensions, likely ...

Whitmer statement on Congressional housing bill released

MARQUETTE — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has released the following statement on the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which was passed by Congress and became law without President Trump’s signature. In part, it said, “Housing is fundamental. It’s where we live, raise our families and grow old. Having a home of your own is the centerpiece of the American Dream. But right now, too many Michiganders can’t find affordable housing. There isn’t enough housing, it’s too expensive, and there’s too much red tape to build more. 4 of 5 Americans say ...

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Gas prices dip slightly

MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have fallen 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.92/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 24.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 66.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 9.6 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $4.854 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Michigan was priced at $3.39/g yesterday while the most expensive was $5.74/g, a difference of $2.35/g. ...

West End Players present 'Steel Magnolias'

IRON RIVER — The West End Players will present Robert Harling’s comedy-drama "Steel Magnolias" for one weekend only at the Windsor Center in Iron River. Directed by Joshua Monsoon, this heartfelt production celebrates friendship, family, resilience, and the remarkable women who support one another through life’s greatest joys and deepest sorrows. Set in Truvy’s Beauty Spot in a small Louisiana town, "Steel Magnolias" blends laugh-out-loud humor with emotional moments that have made it one of America’s most cherished plays. • Performance schedule * Friday, Aug. 7 – 6 ...

Quilters plan bi-annual show

MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Quilters Association (MCQA) is proud to present the bi- annual 2026 Autumn Comforts Quilt Show at Ojibwa Casino in Harvey. This event will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. Admission will be $5. There will be over 200 quilts on display along with door prizes, basket raffles and demonstrations. Quilters from across the Marquette County region, as well as those from other areas will be displaying a variety of quilts and related items. A plethora of color and texture will adorn the event. MCQA was formed ...