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Homeless veterans’ issue extends to the Upper Peninsula

By RANDY CROUCH Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula, like the rest of the country, is grappling with the issue of homelessness among the veteran population. According to the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, more than 90 veterans are experiencing ...

Families, furry friends enjoy annual event

HOUGHTON — Humans and animals alike joined in the Halloween fun for Saturday’s Treat Street in Houghton. Ghouls and goblins walked alongside Marios and Luigis as they filled their bags with candy on Shelden Avenue during the city’s 14th annual trick-or-treating event. Even police ...

NATO to hold major nuclear exercise next week

By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS — NATO will hold a major nuclear exercise next week, the alliance’s chief said Thursday, an announcement that came after Russia warned it would pull out of a global nuclear test ban agreement. NATO’s “Steadfast Noon” exercise is held ...

Fire safety hints offered

MARQUETTE — The Marquette City Fire Department is teaming up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Cooking Safety Starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” This year’s campaign, which runs through ...

Weather

Marquette and vicinity: Today, a 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph.Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph. Extended forecast: Thursday: A 30 percent ...

Sports look

Subject to change ------------------------------------------------------------------00 Thursday High school cross country Marquette at Great Northern Conference Championships, at Gladstone, 4 p.m. Negaunee, Ishpeming, Westwood, Gwinn at West PAC Championships, at Negaunee Township Trails, hosted by Negaunee, 4 p.m. Republic-Michigamme, Baraga at Copper Mountain Conference Finals, at Ironwood, 4 p.m. EDT High school volleyball Calumet at Westwood, 6:30 p.m. Ishpeming at Hancock, 6:30 p.m. Superior Central at Munising, 7 p.m. Marquette at Manistique, 7 p.m. Newberry ...