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City of Marquette provides resources after finding elevated lead levels in some homes

The City of Marquette has released educational materials about lead in drinking water, following recent water sampling that found elevated lead levels in some homes.

By R. I. Hall | Oct 10, 2025

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Presque Isle Park adjusts Peter White Drive walking hours for school cross country meet

Walking hours on the seasonal section of Peter White Drive in Presque Isle Park will be extended until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, to accommodate a Marquette Area Public Schools cross country meet.

By S. G. Garcia | Oct 9, 2025

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Marquette City Commission schedules October 14 meeting at City Hall

By S. G. Garcia | Oct 9, 2025

The Marquette City Commission is set to hold its first regular meeting of October on Tuesday, October 14.

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Marquette City Fire Department promotes lithium-ion battery safety for Fire Prevention Week

By R. I. Hall | Oct 8, 2025

The Marquette City Fire Department is collaborating with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for Fire Prevention Week, which takes place from October 5 to 11, 2025.

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Marquette City Fire Department plans firetruck display and parade for Fire Prevention Week

By R. I. Hall | Oct 8, 2025

The Marquette City Fire Department will hold several events for Fire Prevention Week, including a firetruck static display scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11 a.m. If it rains, the event will be moved to October 11.

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Marquette City Manager announces community office hours for October 8

By S. G. Garcia | Oct 7, 2025

Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs is scheduled to hold community office hours on Wednesday, October 8.

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Tourist Park Beach and playground closed during day-use area construction

By R. I. Hall | Oct 2, 2025

The City of Marquette has announced that the beach and newly constructed playground at Tourist Park Campground will remain closed until work on the day-use area is finished.

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Board of Zoning Appeals to consider variances for West Washington Street project

By R. I. Hall | Oct 2, 2025

The Board of Zoning Appeals in Marquette has scheduled a special meeting for October 23, 2025.

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Marquette Senior High School announces details for annual homecoming parade

By S. G. Garcia | Sep 29, 2025

On Friday, September 26, the Marquette Senior High School will hold its annual homecoming parade.

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City of Houghton announces fall yard debris drop-off dates and senior citizen pick-up

By S. G. Garcia | Sep 27, 2025

The City of Houghton has announced details for its annual natural yard debris and fall clean-up program.

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Houghton moves ahead with Lakeshore Drive Corridor redevelopment project

By N. L. Phelps | Sep 25, 2025

The City of Houghton is moving forward with plans to remove the 1978 parking deck as part of the Lakeshore Drive Corridor Redevelopment Project.

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City of Marquette requests removal of seasonal items from Park Cemetery by October 15

By N. L. Phelps | Sep 22, 2025

The City of Marquette has announced that all annual flowers, plants, and other temporary seasonal items must be removed from Park Cemetery before Monday, October 15.

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Rep. Bohnak proposes legislation to secure funding for Michigan’s island school districts

By R. C. Hayden | Sep 4, 2025

State Rep. Karl Bohnak has introduced House Bill 4802, a proposal aimed at ensuring continued funding for Michigan's island school districts.

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Northern Michigan lawmakers urge approval for Line 5 tunnel project

By R. C. Hayden | Sep 4, 2025

State Representatives from Northern Michigan have reiterated their support for the Enbridge Great Lakes Tunnel Project, a proposal aimed at upgrading the Line 5 pipeline infrastructure beneath the Straits of Mackinac.

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Bohnak supports proposal suspending lawmaker pay if state budget is late

By UP Gazette | Aug 21, 2025

State Representative Karl Bohnak has voiced his support for House Joint Resolution M, a proposal that would halt pay for Michigan lawmakers if they fail to approve a state budget by the July 1 deadline.

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Senate candidate Rogers: Michigan leadership has 'failed families all across the board'

By UP Gazette | Aug 15, 2025

Mike Rogers, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, said he met with the Iron County GOP to discuss issues such as literacy rates impacting families and communities.

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Senate candidate Rogers: 'Putting Michigan First means showing up for the people who make the state so great'

By UP Gazette | Aug 14, 2025

Mike Rogers, a candidate for the U.S. Senate, said that as part of his "Michigan First" campaign, he attended the Michigan UP State Fair.

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Rep. Karl Bohnak holds office hours tour across Alger County

By UP Gazette | Aug 14, 2025

State Rep. Karl Bohnak, a Republican from Deerton, held a series of office hours this summer in several small towns across Alger County.

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FOIA request sent to Bay Mills Community College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By UP Gazette | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Bay Mills Community College regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Michigan Technological University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By UP Gazette | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Michigan Technological University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.