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DNR, local fire crews battle wildfire in Presque Isle County
Local News
PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY — Firefighters from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and local fire departments battled a wildfire late Sunday through Monday near the southeastern edge of the Tomahawk Creek Flooding in Presque Isle County. The wildfire burned about 190 acres of ...
Marquette created as port to ship iron ore
Community
MARQUETTE — According to legend, what is now the city of Marquette was founded for the pursuit of “truth, intelligence, integrity, and Christian morality.” Much of the city’s growth paralleled developments in the iron mining industry, which was the key to Marquette’s ...
15 officers complete Drug Recognition Expert School
Community
LANSING — 15 law enforcement officers from across Michigan have completed training and are now certified as Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) focused on combating drug-impaired driving. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Organizational Development Division hosted the 17th Drug Recognition Expert ...
YMCA Delta Center launches summer T-ball program
Community
ESCANABA — The YMCA Delta Center is excited to announce its summer 2026 T-ball program, designed for children ages four to six. Running from June 23 through July 23 at Wells Town Hall Field, located at 6436 N. 8th St, this program offers a fun and supportive introduction to baseball for young ...
Upper Peninsula residents invited to upcoming MI Fresh Fish Fry events
Community
Community members across the Upper Peninsula will soon gather to help celebrate and uplift Michigan’s local fisheries during two upcoming MI Fresh Fish Fry events this summer. Hosted by the Michigan State University Extension - Michigan Sea Grant, the free events aim to connect residents and ...