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MCHD August clinical services availability
MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Health Department has released its clinical services for August, with the following:. ≤ Mondays: Clinical services available at MCHD are HIV/AIDS counseling and testing. ≤ Tuesdays: Clinical services available at MCHD are HIV/AIDS counseling and testing, and immunizations from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m....
Student certified as a sous-chef
MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University’s Hospitality Management program just had its first student certify as a sous-chef since the program moved it location in 2022, said now NMU graduate and American Culinary Federation certified sous-chef Trixie Maguran Jacobson. The role of a sous-chef is to be the second...
Comeback falls just short
SOUTH RANGE — Trailing 4-2 in the fifth, the Portage Lake All-Stars needed a big inning out of relief pitcher Brad Juopperi, who had already given his team a strong inning in the fourth, but between an injury and a few mistakes defensively behind him, Portage Lake fell behind 9-2 to the Marquette All-Stars Wednesday night at the Range Town Veterans Memorial Park in a semifinal of the District 11 Little League Minors tournament.
Vehicle crashes into storefront
MARQUETTE — A car crashed through the front of the CosmoProf store in Marquette Township early Thursday afternoon, resulting in damage to the building’s facade but no injuries. Firefighters with the Marquette Township Fire Department on the scene said Michigan State Police troopers were dispatched to the site...
Earl Mallory
IRON MOUNTAIN, MI – Earl E. Mallory, age 91, longtime Ishpeming currently of Iron Mountain, was reunited with the love of his life on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, while a resident at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Community Living Center and Hospice Program. Earl was born at...
Isabel J. McCormick
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Isabel June McCormick on June 24, 2024 in Gwinn, Michigan after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Isabel was born Jan. 23, 1934 to Bertha and Joseph Fountain in Owls Head, New York, the youngest of 19 children.
Marquette native Payton Muljo in ArenaBowl XXXIII today — if it gets played
MARQUETTE — Marquette Senior High School and Northern Michigan University graduate and football player Payton Muljo informed The Mining Journal that he will be playing in the Arena Football League’s championship game late this afternoon. But there are some who are doubting the ArenaBowl title game will even...
Dennis “Porky” Bjork
ISHPEMING, MI – Dennis “Porky” Bjork, age 63, lifelong area resident, passed away late on July 15, 2024 at UP Health System Marquette while in the loving care of his family, and hospital staff. Dennis was born in Ishpeming on October 9, 1960, son of the late...
Upper Echelon car show returns to Marquette for 2nd year
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A car show is making its return to Marquette this weekend. Upper Echelon will host its second car show at Lower Harbor Park. Cars of all different makes and models will fill the park Saturday. Those who registered will be entered to win different prizes and awards.
City leaders ask for feedback on Marquette’s Master Plan for Parks and Recreation
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) — The City of Marquette Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input regarding updates to its five-year master plan from 2019. The first of two interactive open houses took place Wednesday night at the Lakeview Arena. On July 18, the a second open house and a presentation on the plan is […]
Negaunee Public Library temporarily closes for asbestos removal
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Negaunee Public Library is closing for a few days to remove harmful materials in the building. The Negaunee City Council unanimously approved emergency asbestos removal and abatement in the library. Library director Jessica Holman said the library will be closed Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20 for the procedure. The library may also be closed part of Monday, July 22 for new carpet installation.
US National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum to fundraise for new exhibit
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC) - The U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. is opening a new exhibit catering to kids. Justin Koski, the executive director of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame, said the museum’s fundraising goal is $50,000. The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation provided...
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