WASHINGTON — The holiday season is a time for giving thanks, giving gifts — and for many, a time for giving back. Food banks, services that deliver meals to seniors and other U.S. charities typically see a surge in volunteering between Thanksgiving and the end of the year. But there are ...
MARQUETTE— Thanksgiving saw the second blizzard of the year, with some places in Marquette County getting 12-16 inches of snow according to the National Weather Service. The blizzard saw many businesses close early, such as the cannabis Marquette County dispensary Fire Station and ...
SANDS TOWNSHIP — Thanksgiving night saw a house fire in Sands Township, with the house being claimed a total loss. Three people were injured in the blaze. At 11:15 p.m., Marquette County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a residential fire in Sands Township with occupants ...
ESCANABA — No injuries were reported in a house fire early Wednesday that caused heavy damage at 911 First Ave. S. Dispatched at about 3:55 a.m., Escanaba Department of Public Safety found fire had engulfed the back of the house, according to a news release from Escanaba Public Safety. The ...
LANSING – Education opportunities have expanded in Michigan’s 26 prisons. “Michigan leads the nation in the number of postsecondary education programs that we offer in prison,” said Heidi Washington, the director of the Department of Corrections. In addition to helping prisoners ...