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Michigan provides $80K grant to help complete rehabilitation of Malcolm X’s childhood home
The State of Michigan has provided an $80,000 grant to help complete the rehabilitation of the childhood Inkster home of iconic Civil Rights leader Malcolm X. Per FOX 2 Detroit, the home in question is located on Williams Street, and efforts to give it a facelift had been challenging. However,...
William Seikaly: Shame on Trump Camp For Not Condemning Michigan Supporters Chanting 'We Love Hitler, We Love Trump'
The author is an attorney and a lifelong Democrat. Are you still considering voting for Trump? You might remember your parents' admonition to “Be careful who you associate with.”. There was an interesting story this weekend in the Livingston Daily in Livingston County. One group of White Supremacists demonstrated...
Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee hosts annual garden tour
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Gardeners had the opportunity to show off their hard work Thursday afternoon. The Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee (MBRC) held its 30th annual garden tours. The tour showcased five local gardens in Marquette and Harvey. Attendees visited the Bishop Baraga Association’s garden along with four private...
Salvation Army of Marquette County Distributing Backpacks and School Supplies
ISHPEMING, MI – The Salvation Army of Marquette County is once again stepping up to support families in the West End by distributing backpacks filled with school supplies to those in need. To help with this initiative, the organization is asking for donations of school supplies, which can be dropped off at the Salvation Army‘s Ishpeming location, TruNorth Credit Union, or the Ishpeming Senior Center.
Plea deal reached in Brian Helfert case
MENOMINEE — A plea deal has been reached in the child sex case against former Menominee County Sheriff’s deputy Brian Helfert that likely will allow him to be a free man some day. Helfert, 61, appeared in court last week. Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey Rogg and defense attorney Trenton Stupak of Escanaba, in court, said they had reached a plea agreement. With the plea deal, Helfert agrees to waive his appellate...
Downtown development and new businesses reflect City of Negaunee’s growth
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - Upper Michigan Today visits Downtown Negaunee to look into current construction projects and the new businesses that have found their home on Iron Street. Negaunee City Manager Nate Heffron takes Tia Trudgeon and Justin Van’t Hof for a walk down the street to explain what crews...
Donald James Deiter -- Gladstone, MI -- 12 Jun 2024 ~ 23 Jul 2024
Donald James Deiter -- Gladstone, MI -- 12 Jun 2024 ~ 23 Jul 2024. Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names. Women’s Center hosts food drive to feed Harbor House residents. Lendgo |. Don't Borrow From The Bank If You...
2024 Little League state tournament pairings, scores for age 10-and-under
ISHPEMING, MI -- The 16 district champions from across Michigan compete for the 2024 Little League age 10-and-under state tournament July 26-31 at Ishpeming. The tournament features three games of pool play for each team, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the single-elimination portion. If you...
Feeding America food distribution set for Luce and Marquette counties Thursday
UPPER MICHIGAN, Mich. (WLUC) - Feeding America West Michigan has scheduled multiple food distribution events in the U.P. throughout the day Thursday. The first event for the mobile food pantry is located at the GCCP Dunlap Center, at 6545 M-123 in Newberry. Distribution begins at 2 p.m. Eastern time. The second event is at Grace Lutheran Church, at 558 W. M-35 in Gwinn. Distribution there starts at 4 p.m. Eastern time.
Escanaba residents advised to boil water until further notice
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - The City of Escanaba’s Water Department says residents should boil drinking water taken from the public water system until otherwise notified. Due to the possibility of unsafe water, the city said people are directed to start boiling all drinking water taken from the public water system.
Emergency crews extinguish Marquette garage fire
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – Marquette emergency crews were on the scene of a garage fire Wednesday evening on the 400 block of Bluff Street. When Local 3 arrived around 8:30 p.m., the fire seemed to be under control. No official word has been made from emergency services at this time. Local 3 will continue to […]
Escanaba could get new refrigerated ice rink in Ludington Park
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - The City of Escanaba could have more recreation opportunities this winter. When winter comes, Escanaba area residents may be able to go ice skating, regardless of what the weather is like. Enhance Escanaba is hoping to add a refrigerated ice rink to Ludington Park. Escanaba City...
Marinette School Board submits another counter offer for Garfield School
MARINETTE — The Marinette School Board voted Tuesday to issue a counter offer to an undisclosed buyer for the purchase of the former Garfield Elementary School, 1615 Carney Blvd. The board met in closed session prior to its open session. Superintendent Corry Lambie said he could not provide any details on the matter, including who the buyer is, the purchase offer amount or the counter offer amount. “Because the details...
Alex Kotowske will attempt to swim across the bay in honor of his friend
PESHTIGO — Alex Kotowske loves to swim. He also loved his lifelong friend, Keith Shaha, who died three years ago from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In honor of his skateboarding buddy from their days growing up in Peshtigo, Kotowske is going to attempt to swim across the bay of Green Bay Friday morning (today). He’s raising money for ALS in his friend’s name. Kotowske,...
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