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State funding allows Republic Dam reconstruction begin in June
REPUBLIC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - After eight years of effort from the Republic Township supervisor, funding is set for the reconstruction of the Republic Dam. Funding from the state, the DNR and EGLE was granted to remove the dam and add a rock crib spillway with fish passage. James Brennan,...
Ishpeming road closes due to pipe collapse
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC) - Second Street between High Street and North Street in Ishpeming is closed due to the collapse of a large brick storm water pipe, Ishpeming City Manager Craig Cugini said. “The area is closed off, and we ask that people avoid the area,” Cugini said. “We are...
Authorities release details of Deer Lake boat rescue
ISHPEMING TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJMN) – An evening in a canoe on the waters of Deer Lake in Ishpeming turned into a rescue operation on Wednesday evening. According to the Marquette County Sheriff’s Office, authorities were called out to Deer Lake just after 8:30 p.m. for reports of an overturned canoe approximately 400 yards from shore. […]
CSC charge leveled against former Ishpeming officer
ISHPEMING, MI— A former Ishpeming Police officer has been charged with criminal sexual conduct. WLUC-TV reports Travis Hardwicke, 28, was arraigned May 8th for felony 3rd degree criminal sexual conduct-force or coercion and a misdemeanor count of selling/furnishing alcohol to a minor. Hardwicke was placed on administrative leave when...
New ice cream shop ‘The Cone’ set to open in Negaunee
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - A new ice cream shop is coming to the corner of Tobin and Iron Street in Negaunee. The Cone is currently being renovated. It will open in the old Buster’s Ice Cream Parlor building on Iron Street. The brother-sister ownership team said they’ll be keeping...
Upper Peninsula Brewing Company celebrates spring with Pints and Petals
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Upper Peninsula Brewing Company in Negaunee celebrates spring this Saturday. The Pints and Petals celebrate springtime with live music, food, flowers, and vendors. The event will take place on Rail Street in Downtown Negaunee. UPBC Head Brewer Mason Mathis said the event has inspiration from...
Mission Point Nursing and Rehabilitation of Ishpeming to close in 60 days
ISHPEMING TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC)- A nursing home in Marquette County is expected to close within the next 60 days. Mission Point Healthcare Services announced Tuesday the decision that its nursing facility in Ishpeming Township is no longer economically viable and will close. “This decision was not made lightly, and we...
Nursing homes collaborate to help residents displaced by Mission Point closure
As an Ishpeming nursing home is about to permanently close its doors, other long term healthcare facilities in the area will work together to house 33 displaced residents and offer employment to its staff members. Mission Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Ishpeming will cease operations over the course of...
Embers Credit Union teaches fraud prevention in Ishpeming
ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC) - Embers Credit Union educated Ishpeming community members on fraud prevention on Wednesday. Embers Credit Union Contact Center Manager Shae Kangas gave a presentation at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library. Kangas taught the audience about common scams and fraud she often sees. She said it’s important to...
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