MARQUETTE — Randy James Tuominen, the Gwinn man who faced a count of homicide-felony murder and two counts of first-degree child abuse in relation to the September death of his infant son, accepted a plea deal Wednesday. Tuominen agreed to plead no contest to the charge of second-degree ...
MUNISING — Police are investigating what they described as a “suspicious” death of a Munising man. The Munising Police Department responded to a report of a 58-year-old unresponsive male subject at his residence in Munising at 8 p.m. Thursday, a press release from the department states. ...
WELLS TOWNSHIP — Danforth Road in Delta County remains closed today after a dump truck carrying heavy equipment collided with a train Thursday. The crash resulted in minor injuries for the dump truck driver, but officials say it may take several days to clear wreckage from the scene, ...
MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Public Defender’s Office, which officially opened in February, held an open house Tuesday, giving attendees an opportunity to tour the office, meet staff and learn more about the functions of the new office. The office, which is located at 228 W. ...
By LISA BOWERS Journal Staff Writer ISHPEMING — It’s been almost four academic years since Ishpeming High School students began the complete renovation and restoration of a house at 308 Division St., but the final product has been worth the wait. Students in Ishpeming High School’s ...
LANSING — The state Senate Natural Resources Committee approved land- and water-based measures on Wednesday after hearing testimony from Upper Peninsula residents at locations in L’Anse and Marquette. Senate Resolution 49 urges the federal Environmental Protection Agency to deny the ...
MARQUETTE — American Legion Department Service Officer Lisa Clark will be on medical leave for the next several months. Individuals who have claims with Clark and need help with their case in the next several months can contact Will Weycker, the American Legion Post 44 Post Service Officer ...
NEGAUNEE — The Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce announces its next Business After Hours event, hosted by Time Flies Quilt and Sew. This casual networking event will take place from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Time Flies Quilt and Sew in Negaunee (116 U.S. 41E, blue building ...
GWINN — Grace Lutheran Church in Gwinn will be serving its free monthly community meal from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Wednesday. Everyone is invited to this Table of Grace at which a pork and rice casserole will be served. The handicapped accessible church is located at 558 W. M-35 in ...
MARQUETTE — The Fred Waara Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold its monthly board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Barrel + Beam, 260 Northwoods Road, Marquette. All who are interested in conservation and cold water fisheries are welcome.
NEGAUNEE — The monthly meeting of the Hiawatha Amateur Radio Association will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Marquette County Health Department building in Negaunee Township. Anyone interested in amateur radio is welcome to attend. More information, contact Rich at 249-3837.
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SENEY — The Seney National Wildlife Refuge had announced its 2019 event schedule in the following news release: Photo Tours — upon request as staff or volunteers are available. Meet other photographers and explore the refuge, look for great shots and share photos. Email Seney@fws.gov to ...
MARQUETTE — Great Lakes Recovery Centers will be hosting the second annual Spaghetti and Sisu event from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday at Messiah Lutheran Church in Marquette. The event is open to the public and will include a spaghetti lunch and a short program addressing behavioral health ...
Above, kids play basketball during Graveraet Elementary School’s activity day on Friday in Marquette. Students rotated between multiple stations in and outside of the school with various activities available led by parent volunteers. “Activity day is a celebration of the end of the school ...
MARQUETTE — The Ishpeming City Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying a suspect who is wanted for questioning in regards to a burglary that occurred at an Ishpeming pawn shop Friday morning. The burglary occurred around 6:35 a.m. at the business, which is located at 212 ...
Portion of Evergreen Street closed REPUBLIC TOWNSHIP — Evergreen Street in Republic Township will be closed from 300 feet east of M-95 to Pine Street from Monday through June 14. A detour route will be signed and must be used. The road will be closed due to utility work being conducted ...
Since 2010, the Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, UP Campus has had eleven students participate in The Integrated Program, or TIP. Training and education continues in the fourth year of medical school through the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program. Over 70% of these ...
The Vasa Lodge recently awarded a $500 scholarship. Pictured from left: Mary Beals, Deborah Bengry, Diana Peterson, Morgan Halley-Gluesing, MaryAnn Huebner, Robert Buchkoe, President Donna Peterson, Linnea Bresette and Mary Armstrong.
Marquette Elks Lodge 405 donated $800 to a local nonprofit, Music for all Kids, a music and mentoring program for children in the Marquette area. The Lodge held their second annual fundraiser with proceeds going to Jacobetti Veterans hospital and Music for All Kids. Pictured from left: Pam ...