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New cell phone scam afoot

MARQUETTE — There is a new cell phone scam making its way across the state of Michigan, including right here in Superiorland. According to the Michigan State Police from the Negaunee Township post, which has reportedly received several complaints from area residents, citizens receive a text message from someone claiming to be from the State of Michigan “DMV.” Spl/Lt. Benjamin Eckola, MSP Eighth District public information officer, said the text message threatens legal action against the citizen and driver’s license suspension for failure to pay, with an associated link to pay ...

Negaunee City Band to play first summer concert

NEGAUNEE — Negaunee City Band plays the first of nine free summer concerts on Wednesday evening at 7:30 at the Performing Arts Center at the east end of Iron Street. Some seating is available, but attendees may wish to bring their own chairs. Director Lucas Wickstrom has chosen to open the concert with “Michigan on Parade” by K. L. King, one of America’s most well-known march music bandmasters and composers. Also on the program is “Bravura,” one of the best circus marches ever, which the Negaunee City Band often plays while on parade. “Out of This World,” a medley of ...

UPDATE: Juveniles identified in Culver’s ‘alleged threats’ matter

MARQUETTE — Four juveniles have been identified in connection to alleged threats made Sunday against the Culver’s restaurant in Marquette Township. The four, who have not been identified publicly, apparently made the threats via telephone calls to the restaurant, Michigan State Police from the Negaunee Township post said. The preliminary investigation … indicates that the incident was reportedly an attempt at a prank call, with no intention to cause any physical harm. Currently, there is not any known danger to the public. “The MSP takes all reported threats seriously and ...

US soccer tries to get back form a year before hosting World Cup

One year from hosting the World Cup for the first time since 1994, the U.S. team is struggling to right itself on the field and regain the confidence of a distressed fan base. Shaken by flops at the Copa America and the CONCACAF Nations League, the U.S. plays Turkey on Saturday at East ...

Berg program manager of LBFE

MARQUETTE — Danielle Berg has been named as the new program manager of the Little Brothers — Friends of the Elderly's Marquette branch office, succeeding Leslie Bek. She moves up from her role working alongside Bek for more than two years as program coordinator. “l am grateful for ...

Swiatek, Sabalenka stay perfect at French Open

PARIS — Defending champion Iga Swiatek joined No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round of the French Open on Friday and neither player has dropped a set. Sabalenka, a three-time Grand Slam winner who has only once reached the semifinals at Roland-Garros, beat Olga Danilovic 6-2, ...