NEGAUNEE, MI - Debra Marie Durfee, 67, of Negaunee, passed away peacefully at home Friday evening, October 9, 2026 while in the care of her loving family. The daughter of the late Frederick ‘Jim’ and Mary (Pellow) Grawn, Debra was born April 7, 1959 and graduated from Negaunee High ...
BARAGA — At approximately 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, a fire was spotted near Craig Lake in Baraga County. As of Friday morning, the fire had grown to 16 acres. A fire specialist from the Marquette Department of Natural Resources said that the fire is being fought “aggressively,” but that there are concerns about firefighter safety due to the ruggedness of the terrain. Dry, windy conditions this weekend could exacerbate the fire. More information can be found in Saturday’s edition of The Mining Journal.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 78-year old man who was diagnosed with asthma about 10 years ago, after a severe coughing attack left me unable to breathe. Since then, everything has been pretty much under control with Symbicort or Singulair. While I assumed that it'd be a good idea to get a COVID ...
MARQUETTE — From October 1-31, Fox Marquette Subaru will pay the adoption fees for UPAWS dogs and cats six months and older whose fees have not already been sponsored. The offer will continue until the $4,000 in grant funding has been used. UPAWS is also waiving adoption fees for small animals throughout October, excluding reptiles. The support is part of the 2026 Subaru Loves Pets initiative, with grant funding administered by the ASPCA. UPAWS is incredibly grateful to its long-time friends and partners at Fox Marquette Subaru for once again helping local shelter animals find loving ...
CRYSTAL FALLS — As fall colors begin to brighten the Upper Peninsula and temperatures turn cooler, Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp is preparing for its annual Fall Fest and Quilt Auction on Saturday, Oct. 3. The event, which begins at 9:30 a.m. CDT, will feature food, handmade crafts and approximately 80 colorful quilts, continuing a longtime autumn tradition while raising funds to support the camp’s outdoor ministry. A continental breakfast will be served in the camp dining hall from 9:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a bake sale featuring homemade breads. Visitors can then browse quilts ...
