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Family of student who died from 'Molly' shares story, warning for parents
As a young college student, Denis Preka had a heart of gold and incredible personality. His parents, Linda Preka and Jamie Thom, say honoring his legacy is something they will always do.
Michigan Republicans slam Whitmer after damning report on state’s reading scores: ‘Immeasurable harm’
Republicans expressed anger with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) after the Michigan Department of Education released data showing a historic decline in reading scores across the state. The number of third graders able to read at proficiency dipped below 40% for the first time in Michigan after scores plummeted during the state’s strict COVID-19 lockdowns. In […]
Key swing states decline to remove RFK Jr. from ballot
Michigan and Wisconsin, two key battleground states, declined to remove former Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name from their general election ballots this November despite his requests and withdrawal from the race. Kennedy announced last Friday that he was suspending his presidential campaign and would endorse former President Trump. He said he would seek…
Marquette YMCA opens fall program registration
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Your child could learn a new sport at the Y this fall. The Marquette YMCA has opened up registration for its fall programs. Programs are geared toward kids and toddlers. For members, registration is open now. For nonmembers, it opens Labor Day. Marquette YMCA Sports and...
New alteration studio now open in Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - If you need your clothing altered, a new place just opened in Marquette. Mary Leu is a studio that offers alterations, window treatments, and custom design work. One of the owners, Elizabeth Hillstrom says they recently created a heritage robe. This involved turning a mother’s wedding...
‘How could we not?’: Texas Roadhouse to host fundraiser for Jeffrey’s Restaurant
MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC)—Crews are working to prepare Jeffrey’s Restaurant for reopening, and a business up the road is helping with those efforts. Texas Roadhouse will host a Dine to Donate event on Labor Day. Ten percent of the day’s proceeds will go towards Jeffrey’s reopening.
Week 1 Downriver and Dearborn area football scores
The Michigan high school football season formally got underway with the majority of Week 1 games taking place on Thursday. Here are all the scores from games involving Downriver and Dearborn area schools (teams in bold are part of News-Herald/Press & Guide coverage | *denotes league game). Southgate Anderson 27,...
Muskegon-area high school football scoreboard for Aug. 29
MUSKEGON – The opening night of the 2024 Michigan high school football season is officially in the books and there were plenty of noteworthy results from across the West Michigan area. Below are the final scores from high school football games featuring Muskegon-area teams, as well as some other...
Fight over Line 5 reroute rages in Wisconsin
(The Center Square) – More than 11,500 Wisconsinites have signed a petition in support of Enbridge Energy’s plan to reroute the Line 5 pipeline around tribal lands, one day before the public comment period on the project closes. After a years-long legal battle over the existing portion of Line 5 running through Bad River Band lands, Enbridge has agreed to cease transporting oil and gas through the pipes. The company plans instead to replace 20 miles of existing pipeline – including the 12 miles currently...
Man who died while riding bike identified as Ann Arbor doctor
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- A man who died while riding his bike last week has been identified as an Ann Arbor doctor. Dr. Mark Oberdoerster, 68, died Saturday, Aug. 24 in Ann Arbor Township, confirmed Lt. Eugene Rush with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office. Oberdoerster was the co-founder of...
Hidden in Plain Sight: Collaboration to end human trafficking in the U.P.
QUINNESEC, Mich. (WJMN) — The Zonta Clubs of Iron Mountain-Kingsford Area and Marquette Area and local trucking company US Special Delivery have partnered with the Upper Peninsula Human Trafficking Task Force. Together they are working to promote resources for victims and share how concerned witnesses can make a report if they think they know someone […]
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