WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court would have to abide by stronger ethics standards under legislation approved on Thursday by the Senate Judiciary Committee, a response to recent revelations about donor-funded trips by justices. The bill faced united opposition from Republicans, who said it ...
MARQUETTE — Local legend Steven “Pedro” Flynn has been playing softball for half a century and still considers himself to be in his prime. Now he’s set to join the USA Softball of Michigan Hall of Fame this fall after being nominated in May by fellow Marquette-area player Rick ...
By Journal Staff MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of State joined the Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress, 2-1-1 of the Upper Peninsula, and other partners in Marquette on Monday for a Road to Restoration driver’s license clinic hosted at Northern Michigan University. Visitors to the clinic had the opportunity to meet one-on-one with MDOS staff to understand the necessary steps to restore their driving privileges. Staff provided individualized advice based on each person’s circumstances, and offered services when possible to get them on their way. “Our Road to ...
ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are marking their 77th wedding anniversary with a quiet Friday at their south Georgia home, extending their record as the longest-married first couple ever as both nonagenarians face significant health challenges. The 39th president is 98 and has ...
It’s been a good run. One of those jobs that I could still do for quite a bit longer, but not sure how much different I would do it. For the past four years and nine months I have met hundreds of people along with dozens of businesses and organizations. I have been in awe of the ...
MARQUETTE — City offices at Marquette City Hall, 300 W. Baraga Ave.; Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair Ave.; the Arts and Culture Center, 217 N. Front St. (in the Peter White Public Library); and the Municipal Service Center, 1100 Wright St., will close at noon July 3 and be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Marquette police, fire, public works and utilities will remain operational during this time.
