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UPDATE: Tourist Park beach reopens after E. coli prompted temporary closure
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – UPDATE 7/19/24: Tourist Park beach is now reopened after bacteria and E. coli prompted a brief closure Thursday. The city said water samples taken Thursday, July 18 showed bacteria levels were back to a safe level to reopen for swimming. The city will continue to...
Utility bill help available from SWP
MARQUETTE, MI— The Superior Watershed Partnership has received $1.57 million to help residents with their utility bills. The money comes through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s MI Impact grant program. The funding can help with electric, heat, water, and/or waste expenses. Households with incomes up...
Skandia to celebrate 43rd annual Community Day
SKANDIA, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Skandia Lions Club will again be hosting Skandia’s Community Day this Saturday, July 20. The festival in its 43rd year includes a parade, games for children and adults, food vendors, bounce houses, trophies for the best parade float, and a raffle that helps support the festivities.
Negaunee Public Library closed for asbestos removal
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Negaunee Public Library will be closed this weekend to remove recently discovered asbestos material. While replacing the library’s carpeting, asbestos material was found in the tile and adhesive underneath the old carpet. Yesterday the Negaunee city council unanimously approved the removal of the...
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