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Board officers retained by MPS

January 20, 2023

The Munising Public Schools Board of Education will be shifting meeting dates for the 2023 calendar year, but will keep its o ers after meeting on Tuesday, January 17. The board unanimously retained Paula Ackerman as president, Jason Brisson as vice president, John Carr as secretary and Lara Bender as treasurer.

Lorinser first to enter U.S. Congressional race

January 20, 2023

Dr. Bob Lorinser, 67, of Marquette, announced the kicko_ of his campaign for US Congress on Tuesday. Lorinser vies for the 2024 Democratic nomination to represent Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula in the US House of Representatives.

The Defiance

January 20, 2023

New county commission has first meeting

January 13, 2023

The Alger County Commission met for its first committee of the whole meeting on Monday, January 9 at the Alger County Courthouse, giving three new commissioners the chance to work in front of the public for the first time.

Marquette-Alger Big Brothers Big Sisters Looking for More Volunteers

January 13, 2023

BigBrothersBigSistersofMarquette and Alger Counties (BBBSMA), now serves the Central Upper Peninsula and is asking adults to “Join the Village” by volunteering as a “Big” for one of over 25 children currently ready and waiting for a mentor. Mentoring is fun, flexible, and a powerful way to make a real difference in one’s community by providing a safe space for a young person to explore, learn and grow, igniting their potential for a bright future.

January 13, 2023

John P. Shealey, DBA, has been selected as the new Executive Director, Oscar G.

January 13, 2023

The Superior Central Schools Board of Education has a familiar face at the head of the table. Ben Bartlett was unanimously selected to stay as the school board president.

Ice Breaking in Little Bay de Noc for saltdelivering vessel

January 13, 2023

Motor Vessel ALGOMA INTREPID is scheduled to transit the southern end of Little Bay De Noc from Green Bay (Minneapolis Shoal LT) to Escanaba on the 12th and 13th January 2023. The vessel is delivering a load of salt to the community.

January 13, 2023

Approximately 150 Soldiers assigned to the Michigan Army National Guard Headquarters 107th Engineer Battalion, gathered with family before deployment on Jan. 7, 2022, at Northern Michigan University, in Marquette.

Photo from Kevin Dunham

January 13, 2023