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America at 250: An age of innovation

Editor’s note: This week marks the final chapter in our three-month series of exploring America at 250 years old through the lens of some of the most important national events that took place in our communities. We enjoyed presenting these important slices of American history — and hope ...

Suspects arraigned in animal abuse case

FROM A NEWS RELEASE ISHPEMING — On Wednesday, 39-year-old Andrew Lusardi was arraigned in 96th District Court on two counts of domestic violence, one count of animal abandonment/cruelty involving 10 or more but fewer than 25 animals, and one count of fourth-degree child abuse. His total ...

A ‘berry’ good time

MARQUETTE — The “berry” popular Blueberry Festival is set to return to downtown Marquette from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 31. The event will be held along West Washington and South Front streets. “Downtown comes alive with sidewalk sales and a wide variety of ...

Karl Bohnak housing bill passes Michigan House

LANSING — House Bill 6074, introduced by Representative Karl Bohnak (R-Deerton) on June 10, passed in the Michigan House on Thursday with 102 yes votes, three no votes and five not voting. The bill, if passed in the Michigan Senate and signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, would prohibit large ...

Today in History: 1957, Hurricane Audrey makes Gulf Coast landfall

Today is Saturday, June 27, the 178th day of 2026. There are 187 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 27, 1957, Hurricane Audrey slammed into coastal Louisiana and Texas as a Category 4 storm, causing as many as 600 deaths. Also on this date: In 1844, Mormon leader Joseph ...