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Veterans honored at luncheon in Delta County

ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - The community came together at the Delta County Chamber of Commerce as the Delta County Veterans Council, Escanaba Vet Center, and Upper Peninsula Military Museum hosted a Veterans Day program and luncheon honoring those who have served in the armed forces. Delta County Veterans Council Commander...

Delta County, MI · 22h
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DNR looking to buy 60 miles of railroads

Dickinson County, MI · 22h

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Marquette woman reappointed to state committee

LANSING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to a variety of state boards and commission and a Marquette business leader is receiving another term of service on one of those boards. Laurel Capobianco, Chief Executive Officer of iCare Pathways, has been reappointed to the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission. Her new term on the council begins December 1, and runs through November 30 of 2030. The commission serves as a vital bridge between the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community, and the state government. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY MY UP NOW – WBUP/WJMN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED

Marquette, MI · 1d

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Escanaba Public Library welcomes new director

ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – A new director has taken the helm at the Escanaba Public Library. The library recently welcomed Kate Trombley as its new director. Before moving to the Upper Peninsula in 2023, Trombley earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Michigan State University. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Information and Library Science from the University at Buffalo. Her past work experience includes library services, higher education, and administration.

Escanaba, MI · 1d
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UP man awarded Home Builders Association lifetime achievement award

CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - Carol “Doc” Hicks was the recipient of the Home Builders Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. From growing up on a farm to becoming a professor at Northern Michigan University and serving as a member of the HBA since 1980, Hicks was always volunteering.

Marquette, MI · 22h

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Democrat Ana Aho Rink to represent Marquette, Ishpeming, Munising in Michigan's 109th House district

Ana Aho Rink, a physician assistant who once worked at Planned Parenthood, was elected to represent Michigan's 109th House district, which includes Marquette.

Marquette, MI · 3d

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DNR and railroad exploring sale of 60 miles of rail

UPPER MICHIGAN, Mich. (WLUC) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division is in discussions with Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad about selling 60 miles of inactive railroad and acquiring it. The DNR and railroad officials last met on Sept. 25, focusing on all Escanaba & Lake...

Michigan · 3d

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History of Curtis, Michigan – 15 Old Postcards – Transition from a Tiny Railroad Town to a Beautiful Lake Resort

Curtis, Michigan, grew through logging, railroad traffic and settlement in the early 1900s. When passenger trains stopped running, the Manistique Lakes helped the community build a new economy around fishing, cabins and tourism.

Curtis, MI · 2d

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Downtown Marquette prepares for ‘Ladies Night Out’ on Thursday

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Thursday night, downtown Marquette will be alive and busy for Ladies’ Night Out. The annual event gives women a chance to take advantage of special sales, promotions and enter drawings for gift baskets. You can grab a passport from one of five locations downtown and...

Marquette, MI · 1d

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Gwinn schools see a silver lining in the ballot box

GWINN, Mich. (WZMQ) – Last week’s election contained many surprises, upsets, and landslide victories; however, one Marquette County bond proposal was decided by the slimmest of margins. The Gwinn Area Community Schools’ latest bond proposal was rejected by voters for the fifth time in four years. This time...

Gwinn, MI · 2d

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Earl E. Byrds gives out free breakfast for veterans

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Veterans were able to enjoy free breakfast at Earl E. Byrds Wednesday. The veteran-owned restaurant had deals on its No. 1 and No. 2 Legendary Specials. Those include eggs, hash browns, either toast or pancakes, and a choice of meat. Deployed Capital’s Director of Marketing, Alayna...

Marquette, MI · 23h

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Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti Honors Veterans with Annual Ceremony

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Today is Veteran’s Day in the United States, and Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti celebrated with a morning ceremony for their service members. Each year, the ceremony is held at 11 a.m. on November 11, and veterans are joined by their families and community members for guest speakers honoring their time spent in the service. This year, the D.J. Jacobetti choir also performed some music during the ceremony. “Our veterans absolutely love coming to this ceremony. They always have really great things to say,” said Courtney Tweedale, director of nursing at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans. “They’re always very thankful that we do this, and we bring them together and we bring those from the community and our staff will come in on their days off. Everybody really enjoys it, and the members are always very thankful.” While Veteran’s Day can be a somber reminder of those that have been lost while serving in the military, it is also an opportunity to extend gratitude for veterans that may no longer be on the battlefield, but still serve their communities in various ways. “It’s extremely important to make sure that we are getting our veterans together

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Marquette planning commission approves Division Street reconstruction

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Marquette City Planning Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the Division Street reconstruction project during its November meeting. The meeting lasted about an hour and a half. It included presentations from the city engineer and the land bank director. The project will replace nearly century-old...

Marquette, MI · 1d

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Spectrum offers free American flag replacements in Marquette

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) – Spectrum field technicians in Marquette will now offer free replacement American flags to homeowners whose flags show wear. The program, Project Stars & Stripes, is part of a broader rollout across 45 states. When a Spectrum technician spots a torn, faded or frayed American flag in someone's yard, the technician can knock on the door and offer a new one. If the homeowner agrees, the technician swaps the old flag for the new one and retires the worn flag according to the U.S. Flag Code. The flag costs nothing, and homeowners do not need to be Spectrum customers. Cox Communications' Veterans Employee Resource Group created the program in Las Vegas in 2021. Technicians began handing out replacement flags that year, and employees embraced the effort. Spectrum now is bringing the program to its expanded footprint, including Marquette. "Project Stars & Stripes is a natural fit for America's Internet Company," said John Higgins, regional vice president, Spectrum. "We are a U.S.-based company committed to recruiting and supporting veterans. Spectrum will bring Cox's customer service operations fully back to the U.S. over the next 18 months post close, making our workforce 100% U.S.-based." How the program works Anyone

Marquette, MI · 1d

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Governor reappoints 2 Marquette residents to state commissions

MARQUETTE, MI— Two U.P. residents have been appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to state boards. Scott Erbisch of Marquette was selected for the Michigan Municipal Services Authority Executive Committee. He’s the former county administrator for Marquette County. Erbisch holds a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Western...

Marquette, MI · 1d

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Unused rail line in UP eyed by Department of Natural Resources

DELTA AND DICKINSON COUNTIES, MI— The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is in talks to purchase. 60 miles of inactive rail line in the Upper Peninsula. The Parks and Recreation Division is in acquisition discussions with Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad for land the DNR could potentially use as a trail network.

Dickinson County, MI · 2d

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Michigan Special Education System Faces Scrutiny Over Services, Complaints and Teacher Shortages

SAGINAW, Mich. (WOWO) — Parents of children with disabilities are demanding stronger oversight and better services from Michigan schools, telling state education officials that families are being forced to fight for support their children are legally entitled to receive. More than 75 parents and advocates attended a Michigan State...

Michigan · 1d

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Cliff Jumping Into the Dead River: Marquette County

Cliff jumping into the Dead River is one thing.....but why was it named the DEAD River? Info is here...

Marquette County, MI · 3d

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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Is Getting Its First European-Style Christmas Market This November

A hotel parking lot is about to turn into a little village of 20 or more decorated wooden huts. Holiday lights, festive music, and bonfires are all part of the plan. I can’t imagine a better use for a patch of pavement in late November. The menu leans Finnish...

Ishpeming, MI · 7d

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Results for the 64th and 96th district judge races

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The race for Marquette County 96th District judge was a tight one. Derek Swajanen beat Patrick Crowley with 52% of the vote. After 30 years of criminal defense work, Judge-elect Swajanen says he’ll be bringing a different perspective to the bench when sworn in. “As...

Marquette County, MI · 6d