NEGAUNEE TOWNSHIP — THE Marquette County Health Department has announced that it is now offering Doxy Pep; a preventive medication that may help reduce the risk of certain bacterial sexually transmitted infections after potential exposure. Doxy Pep may help reduce the risk of chlamydia, ...
MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently announced new domestic animal movement requirements designed to keep New World screwworm out of Michigan. While no detections have been found in the state, confirmed infestations in Texas and New Mexico have prompted MDARD to take proactive action to safeguard against negative economic impact and protect animal health. Effective Wednesday, the updated requirements apply to certain warm-blooded domestic animals entering the state. The specific requirements, which can be found on MDARD’s website, vary ...
MARQUETTE — From 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, in the Peter White Public Library's Conference Room, the Books & Banter Book Group welcomes readers interested in a variety of contemporary fiction. Book discussions, on the first Wednesday of the month, will be led by PWPL Reference Desk staff. The book selection for July will be "VERA, OF FAITH" by Gary Shteyngart. To learn about the group’s upcoming book selections, pick up the Books & Banter 2026 reading list and discussion guide at the reference desk. Call 906-226-4311 or visit www.pwpl.info with questions.
MARQUETTE — From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, "U.P. Dream Days" author Breesa Culver will be hosting a book release party and cookie potluck at U.P. Supply Co. in Marquette. Prizes will be raffled out to those who bring cookies to share. U.P. Dream Days is a new kind of guidebook about the ...
HYDE — A two-vehicle collision closed three miles of U.S. 2 and 41 for about four hours Tuesday while emergency services responded. One driver, an elderly man from Escanaba, is dead. Shortly after noon on Tuesday, a crash heard for miles around occurred in Ford River Township on the highway ...
ISHPEMING — A west end man and woman have been arrested and charged with keeping children and animals in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. According to troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Negaunee Township, the matter started as a domestic violence investigation at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday. At that time, troopers were dispatched to a residence in Ishpeming Township. Inside the home, troopers found two young children, 16 bloodhound dogs and one cat. Troopers determined that the children and animals were living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. According to an MSP press ...
