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Grant Approved To Expand Ironworkers Training Center
A more than $1 million investment in the Ironworkers Local 8 training center in Harvey will expand skilled trades training capacity in the Upper Peninsula, helping prepare workers for careers in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing and other industries. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $801,598 to...
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New event venue Room 56 opens in downtown Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A new multi-purpose venue is now open for hosting public or private events in downtown Marquette. Room 56 uses a space originally built in the early 1900s to provide an atmosphere for its new event venue. According to the venue’s website, it hosts weddings, private parties, corporate gatherings, and other special events. The venue is located on the second floor below 906 Sports Bar.
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The Westwood Mall could be torn down by the end of year
MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - Developments are underway at The Westwood Mall in Marquette Township. The mall suffered roof damage last February. At Wednesday’s Marquette Township Board meeting, the board voted to first declare The Westwood Mall as a blighted property. The board then approved a Brownfield Plan to demolish the mall, except for Dunham’s Sports, Kohl’s, and the North Iron Church.
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'It angers me': Twp. leader denies Eben Ice Caves lawsuit linked to zoning repeal effort
ROCK RIVER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) — As a push to repeal all zoning progresses in a small Upper Peninsula township, one trustee is pushing back on accusations that his lawsuit against the community has anything to do with it. On Monday, a public hearing in Rock River Township was packed with residents eager to share their opinions on whether local zoning laws are important to the community. Rock River straddles M-94, sitting roughly between Marquette and Munising. The population is roughly 1,200. Within the township limits are the Eben Ice Caves, a natural attraction in the Hiawatha National Forest. The zoning ordinance is widely considered imperfect by residents, but its detractors say it is so poorly constructed and improperly enforced that it is doing more harm than good. “I have done my best to read the ordinance. And in my opinion, there are so many things that are ridiculous in there, you can't fix it,” said one resident. Meanwhile, others expressed concern over a loss of local control. “What will we lose?” asked Planning Commissioner Olivia Kingery. “How will the residents of the township be able to protect ourselves against investors who want our land and resources? It is absolutely
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Ishpeming Council approves RFP for new housing development
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC) - More housing could soon be coming to Marquette County’s west end. Wednesday night, the Ishpeming City Council unanimously agreed to begin negotiations with a Midwest-based developer, Woda Cooper. Later this month, the city is expected to close on a four-and-a-half-acre Cleveland Cliffs property on Empire Street, across from Canda Manor. The plan is to create a housing complex with 40 to 50 apartment units.
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Headlines: Line 5 restarts; Escanaba street reopens; Rock River debates zoning
We are tracking a bitter zoning fight dividing Rock River Township, the multi-million-dollar reopening of Escanaba's Ludington Street, and Marquette firefighters collecting critical donations at Music on Third. We also have the latest on the massive Line 5 pipeline rupture in Iron County. Enbridge says the line is pumping again, but state regulators are issuing a harsh new warning over unpermitted bypass repairs.
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Delta County group looking to build new Gladstone bike park
GLADSTONE, MI— The group Delta County Nonmotorized Trails has launched a community fundraiser for a new bike park in Gladstone. Plans for the proposed Gladstone Community Bike Park include a three-mile flowing singletrack trail around the property, a beginner-to-intermediate pump track, and a skills area with features like balance beams, rock gardens, small drops, berms, and optional technical lines.
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Marquette celebrates completion of Lakeshore Boulevard Shoreline Restoration project
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – After over 15 years, Marquette’s Lakeshore Boulevard Restoration project is officially complete. On Monday afternoon, city officials met to celebrate with members of the Superior Watershed Partnership and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, after their collaborations contributed $5 million to the project. The 20-acre shoreline restortion initiative is now the largest of it’s kind in the Great Lakes, and features an abundance of native plant species, a lookout platform, and an extra bike path.
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Rock River Township poses repealing of planning commission
CHATHAM, Mich. (WLUC) - Rock River Township hosted a special Planning Commission meeting which quickly became contentious when one resident presenting public comment refused to take his seat. Peace officers were asked to remove the individual without any further incident. However, it’s one example of public concern over local officials...
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Gladstone DDA & businesses prepare for Downtown Day street fair on Sept. 26
GLADSTONE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Throughout Michigan, the fourth Saturday in September is recognized as Downtown Day. On September 26, the City of Gladstone will hold its third annual event for the occasion. Gladstone celebrates Downtown Day with a large street fair, hosted by the DDA. This year’s event will...
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Marquette City Commission approves grant for Senior Center’s arts programming
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A grant for the Marquette Senior Center was approved by the Marquette City Commission. The grant comes from the Ray and Peg Hirvonen Foundation to help support the center’s arts program. The grant will offset $5,000 for expected expenses. The city of Marquette’s Senior Services...