Bill passes House of Representatives to cut U.P. judgeships by seven
The House of Representatives approved a bill on Thursday that would reduce the number of cuts to seven judges
View ArticleJudge weighs case against Stieler family
The Department of Human Services brought the charges against Ken and Erin Stieler after their refusal to allow additional chemo and radiation therapy to treat their son Jacob's cancer
View ArticleAre we becoming a paperless society?
Now more than ever, companies and consumers are choosing the paperless route, utilizing the internet for manaing accounts, paying bills and transferring funds
View ArticleMarquette Mountain reboots after school program
They're rebooting an old after school program that busses students to the mountain after school
View ArticleEscanaba artist's blog teaches affordable crafting
On December 14, Carrie Bartel kicked off The 12 Creative Days of Christmas on her blog. She’ll take fans step by step on how to create affordable Christmas projects.
View ArticleGold for Cash
A private buyer vs. a jeweler will most likely have very different buying prices.
View ArticlePerformance funding topic at NMU Board of Trustees meeting
Gov. Rick Snyder's recent performance funding proposal aims to make Michigan's 15 public universities more accountable for its finances. In other words, the better the performance, the more money a...
View ArticleNew Delta County Treasurer announced
The committee has selected the new Delta County Treasurer, and it is Tom Sabor, Vice President of Administrative Services at Bay College
View ArticleSaturday will see some snow
Some snow will passing through the area from the northwest. Accumulations will be very light, but the northwest counties may see a couple of inches due to lake enhancement.
View ArticleLocal man ordained as a transitional deacon in Catholic church
His ultimate goal is to become a priest.
View ArticleHigh school students make Christmas baskets
Sixty-eight Escanaba high schoolers from Greg Potvin's current public issues class took time to help make Christmas baskets at the Salvation Army.
View ArticleCountdown to local ski tournament begins
The Noquemanon ski race is scheduled for Jan. 28.
View ArticleProgram brings archery to elementary schools
Only about 20 schools in the U.P. remain without one.
View ArticleWarmest temperatures in days
Temperatures will be above average this week with some marginally clearer skies. Only light snow expected at times.
View ArticleHoliday Junior Hockey Tournament wraps up
Thanks to the Marquette Junior Hockey and the Iron Range Hockey Associations, 26 teams were able to hit the puck this weekend at the Lakeview Arena in Marquette.
View ArticleLocal program works to end abuse, needs donations to stay afloat
The agency is funded by United Way, federal and state grants, and donations, but they're in desperate need of donations to continue their mission.
View ArticleSanta cruises local neighborhoods in a fire engine
He and several fire fighters cruised along Ely, Tilden and Ishpeming township neighborhoods Saturday afternoon, making several stops to greet children and families.
View ArticleSanta visits children in Gwinn
He made sure he remembered every kid's Christmas wish and handed out some goodies.
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