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Drug take tack program helps keep Michigan communities safe

The safe disposal of old prescription medications is a responsibility we should all take seriously. Michigan residents have an easy way to help protect their families, communities and environment through the Michigan State Police prescription drug take back program. The recent statewide collection event, which brought in an impressive 510 pounds of unwanted medications, is a reminder of how much of a difference these efforts can make. Prescription medications are often left forgotten in medicine cabinets long after they are needed. While it may seem harmless to keep these medications ...

Sports Look

Today High school boys soccer MHSAA Division 2 district tournament: Sault Ste. Marie at Gaylord, 6 p.m. (winner to play Marquette) High school girls & boys cross country Negaunee, Ishpeming, Westwood at West PAC meet #5, at Gwinn, 4 p.m. Baraga, L'Anse at Ironwood Invitational, 4 p.m. EDT Superior Central at Rapid River, time TBD Thursday High school girls & boys cross country Marquette at Great Northern Conference Invitational, at Menominee, 4 p.m. EDT High school volleyball Manistique at Marquette, 5:30 or 6:30 p.m. Hancock at Ishpeming, 6:30 p.m. L’Anse at ...

Debra Durfee

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 ...

Wild fire near Craig Lake

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.