Effective date: Tuesday, July 14th Be advised that the City of Marquette Beaches will be closed the remainder of the day due to inclement weather. Lifeguards will not be on duty during this period of time. The City Fire Department will issue a news release tomorrow morning, advising news agencies of either beaches reopening, or continued closure. Beach status…
LANSING, Mich. — After every region in Michigan saw an uptick in new COVID-19 cases over the past three weeks, Governor Gretchen Whitmer today took swift action by signing a new executive order to save lives. Executive Order 2020-151 extends the governor’s emergency and disaster declaration until August 11, 2020 at 11:59pm. “COVID-19 has now killed more…
MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN — Jonathan Collins, 41 years old, was sentenced on July 10, 2020, to serve 324 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District Judge Paul L. Maloney. Collins pled guilty in December 2019 to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable…
Water samples taken July12, 2020 show that bacteria levels have returned to safe levels at South Beach and Tourist Park swimming beaches in Marquette, MI. The beaches are open to swimming once again.The City of Marquette as always will continue to monitor the water quality at the City’s beaches during…
Negaunee City Manager Nate Heffron is announcing, at the request of City Council, to enforce measures found in Ordinance #876.03, section (a), that pertains to camper trailer/motorhome parking on City streets, this ordinance was passed in 1982 and codified in 1999. Section 876.03, (a), reads as follows: {876.03 PARKING OR…
After the recent rain event elevated levels of bacteria, specifically E. coli,have been detected at South Beach and Tourist Park swimming beaches in Marquette, MI. The beaches are closed to swimming until further notice.The City of Marquette is collecting water samples daily and will reopen the beaches to swimming when…
Marquette, MI – July 11, 2020 – The U.P. Football All-Star Game has been held annually in Marquette since 2008. This year would have marked the 13th year for the event. Each year, seniors from around the U.P. come to Marquette to play in one last game before heading out…
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed executive order 2020-147, which reiterates that individuals are required to wear a face covering whenever they are in an indoor public space. It also requires the use of face coverings in crowded outdoor spaces. Most significantly, the order requires any business that is open to the…
Effective date: Friday, July 10th Be advised that the City of Marquette Beaches will be closed till 3pm today due to inclement weather and hazardous water conditions. Lifeguards will not be on duty during this period of time. The City Fire Department will issue a news release later today, advising news agencies of either beaches reopening,…
Northern Michigan University’s CDL truck driving program—temporarily halted by the COVID-19 crisis—will resume Monday, July 27, with new safety guidelines and procedures in place. Students who complete the intensive course should be ready to test for a Commercial Driver’s License and begin their careers in five weeks. The class will…