Norway Township
Norway Township, MI · Municipal
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‘They’re smiling at us’: Ely Township reveals Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster Memorial Park
Nearly a century after the Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster on November 3, 1926, an Ely Township park now honors the memory of 51 men. The township and held a ribbon cutting for the new memorial park.
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Negaunee city manager, suspended treasurer dispute dominates council meeting
The ongoing clash between Negaunee City Manager Nate Heffron and suspended Treasurer Brian Downing dominated Thursday's city council meeting. Downing, who was suspended over alleged performance issues, has accused Heffron of fraud. Council members debated the situation and criticized details being released to the media, though Heffron strongly denied leaking any information. The council also reviewed a 2025 budget audit and a third-party evaluation of the city manager.
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Treasurer suspended for ‘performance’ accuses Negaunee city manager of ‘fraud’
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) — The city treasurer in Negaunee has been suspended for nearly two weeks due to “performance issues.” But, the treasurer says the real reason is because he tried to call out wrongdoing by the city manager. LATEST: Negaunee city manager gets performance review amid dispute with treasurer On Thursday, an article from the Mining Journal stated Negaunee Treasurer Brian Downing had been placed on unpaid leave and banned from city hall since Oct. 2, attributing the information to City Manager Nate Heffron. According to the article, Heffron said the suspension was due to a series of “job performance issues,” but did not explain further. My UP News reached out to Heffron for comment by phone and email, but received no response Thursday afternoon. My UP News also submitted a FOIA request, seeking: Any documents related to the suspension of Brian DowningAny communications/email between city staff and Brian Downing regarding improper conduct and/or performance issuesAny formal complaints received by the City pertaining to Nate Heffron or Brian Downing (during 2025 or 2026). Additionally, we asked that each bullet be considered a separate request, in the event that some documents can be produced sooner than others. Our request received
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Make It In Michigan awards funding to Marquette, L'Anse projects
MARQUETTE AND L'ANSE, MI— Two Upper Peninsula projects will receive a portion of $23 million in state funding to advance aerospace technology and improve port infrastructure. The money comes from the Make it in Michigan Competitiveness Fund. It’s designed to give projects the matching dollars they need to secure...
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Three forest fires in Michigan's upper peninsula continue to rage
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City of Marquette – Hawley Street Closure – October 19th
Hawley Street will be closed to traffic between Longyear Avenue and Presque Isle Avenue on Monday, October 19, 2026 for replacement of a power pole. The work will be completed by Marquette Board of Light and Power’s contractors and is expected to take one full day. Traffic will be detoured around the closure via Longyear Avenue and White Street.
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Longtime Marquette Twp zoning commissioner announces retirement
MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - The Marquette Township Planning Commission began updating its zoning ordinance at its meeting Wednesday night. The board received a $50,000 grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to update the master plan and address affordable and attainable housing. Ideas discussed included accessory dwelling units, different housing types in different districts, and increasing density.
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‘He spent his career fighting for the people of this state’: Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks to crowd at NMU for Abdul El-Sayed campaign stop
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A crowd in Marquette welcomed in U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed (D) Thursday night. El-Sayed spoke to the crowd about his vision for the state of Michigan if he is elected this November. Other speakers included 109th State House District nominee Anna Aho Rink (D) as well as Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York).