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Local school districts decline state 31aa funds

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MARQUETTE — Several school districts within Marquette-Alger RESA's service area have announced their decision to decline state funding through Section 31aa of the Michigan School Aid budget for the current fiscal year. The decision follows careful review of new requirements added to the FY ...

Gas prices continue to dip

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MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have fallen 12.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.66/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 16.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 45.8 cents per gallon lower ...

NMU library set to open soon

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MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University’s Lydia Olson Library has been under construction since early July and is set to reopen to the public on Jan. 12 in its Harden Hall renovated space. A temporary library location has been functioning out of Gries hall since construction ...

Legion fish fry set for Friday

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MARQUETTE — The American Legion post, located at 700 W. Bluff St., Marquette, will hold a fish fry from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday. There will be a choice of whitefish, shrimp, cod or chicken strips, plus a choice of baked potato or french fries. All meals incldue cole slaw. Begin calling in ...

Bergman supports postal bill

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WASHINGTON — Last week, U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, and other members of the bipartisan co-chairs of the Congressional Postal Service Caucus, introduced new bipartisan legislation to increase transparency around temporary post office closures, known as “emergency ...

Bed bugs reported in Escanaba high rise

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ESCANABA — After months of bed bug complaints, management at the Harbor Tower Apartments has secured a new pest control company to try to get rid of the problem at the subsidized 18-story housing complex in Escanaba. An Orkin affiliate in Green Bay has been hired to do the job, particularly ...