The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said today that the state’s wolf population has remained relatively stable over the past nine years, with the most recent survey completed this past winter. DNR Wildlife Division staff who participated in this latest survey estimate there was a minimum of 695 wolves found…
The City of Negaunee is announcing the conclusion of the demolition project focused on eliminating the public hazard located at 324 Iron St., once known as the Kirkwood Building. In the spring of 2019, the Kirkwood Building suffered from a roof collapse. This collapse caused the third-level floor to crash…
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN — U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge announced that Rodgers Lee Shealy was sentenced this week to 21 years of imprisonment by Chief U.S. District Judge Robert J. Jonker. Shealy pled guilty in August 2019 to conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Upon release, Shealy will…
Mask Up, U.P! United Way to distribute 25,000 masks to local schools, nonprofits and businesses Marquette, MI. — In an effort to help protect local residents from contracting COVID-19, the United Way of Marquette County is distributing 25,000 masks to the community. “When we see a need in Marquette County,…
Effective Date: Thursday, July 23rd Be advised that the McCarty’s Cove Beach and Tourist Park will be reopening. As of today at 11:00AM, Lifeguards will resume normal hours. As always beach status updates may also be accessed through the City’s website, https://www.marquettemi.gov/departments/fire/waterfront-safety/
Keweenaw Bay Anglers fishing Huron, Traverse and Keweenaw bay had similar success. Jigging for lake trout remained somewhat productive, while those trolling picked up a few lake trout and the occasional Chinook salmon. Marquette Surface water temperatures are very warm for Lake Superior with the mid-to-upper 60s offshore and above…
City Manager Nate Heffron is pleased to announce the recipients of the Negaunee Community Contributions Grants; Negaunee Disc Golf Club, ($500), which will be using their funds to purchase and install three new baskets and pads; the Negaunee Firefighters Association, ($500), which will use their funds to host the 2023…
THE MARQUETTE COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION WILL BE CLOSING COUNTY ROAD 492 IN NEGAUNEE TOWNSHIP BETWEEN THE NEGAUNEE CITY LIMIT AND M-35 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A CULVERT. THIS CLOSURE WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM 8 A.M. UNTIL 5 P.M. ON THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020. NO TRAFFIC WILL BE ALLOWED THROUGH…
Effective date: Wednesday, July 22nd 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 later, advising news agencies of either beaches reopening, or continued closure. Beach status updates…
Michigan National Guard to assist with no-cost COVID-19 testing in six Upper Peninsula Communities LANSING, MICH. The Michigan National Guard will continue its partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan State Police, and local health departments to offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing this week in Delta, Iron,…