MARQUETTE — InvestUP, a private-sector-led economic development organization based in Marquette, reports a trio of positive business developments in the region. In the first, an Upper Peninsula partnership has secured $850,000 in small business support to all 15 counties of the U.P. The ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — In the blink of an eye, Stella pulled off an escape act worthy of Harry Houdini. What happened next was no magic trick. For nine long days, Jeff and Ann Hruska lived every pet owner's nightmare as they searched for their newly adopted Bernedoodle, unsure if they would ever ...
MARQUETTE — Nominations are now open for the 2026 Evergreen Award of Marquette County, recognizing individuals whose leadership, mentorship and service make a lasting difference for women and girls in the community. The Evergreen Award honors women and men who actively help women and girls reach their leadership potential while demonstrating excellence, creativity and initiative in their professional or volunteer pursuits and providing exceptional service to others in the community. Nominees must meet all three criteria. “We all know people who quietly invest their time, ...
HANCOCK — The Hancock Public Schools Board of Education and the Hancock City Council held a joint session Friday, approving items to forom a District Library Board. Three members were appointed by the city, Councilor Dean Woodbeck, Mayor Protem Whitney Warstler and city resident Ruth Gill. Two members were appointed by the school board, district residents Jillian Shilling and library advocate Carolyn Dekker. Hancock Superintendent Chris Salani said the board was created to have a legal entity to put forth ballot language for November to fund the library through a millage. "With the ...
ISHPEMING — Work to replace a culvert on M-28 Business Route east of South 7th Street in Ishpeming is expected to start Wednesday, Aug. 12. Work will include backfill, slope restoration and repaving. The projected cost of the project is $112,000. Traffic restrictions will include one lane of alternating traffic will be open using traffic regulators. An 11-foot lane width restriction will be in place in the work zone. The culvert in question has reached the end of its service life. Its replacement will extend the lifespan of the roadway and increasing safety for motorists. M-28 BR ...
L'ANSE — A local hospital has been selected to help develop a new model for rural healthcare as part of the ARPA-H Paradigm Program. Baraga County Memorial Hospital will be partnering with Homeward Health and organizations across the country to deliver hospital-level services utilizing a ...
