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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 · 2d

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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 THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED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 · 20h

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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 · 2d
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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 · 1d

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Landscaping damage at Escanaba marina

ESCANABA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — The City of Escanaba is asking for the public's help after landscaping at the North Shore Boat Launch was damaged. The City of Escanaba Recreation Department posted photos on social media saying the incident has resulted in unnecessary costs and the use of city resources to repair the damage. Anyone with information about who may be responsible is asked to contact Kim Peterson at 906-786-4141. City officials add that surveillance cameras in the area were unable to capture the damage. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY MY UP NOW – WBUP/WJMN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED

Escanaba, MI · 2d

WLUC

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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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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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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

Michigan · 10h

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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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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 · 18h

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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 · 2d

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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 · 6d

WLUC

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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

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Michigan Targets 721 Acres Near Crystal Falls for Deer Yards, Turtles, Trails

Two privately owned properties totaling 721 acres near Crystal Falls are under consideration for public acquisition by Michigan forestry and wildlife officials. The land includes river and lake frontage, wildlife habitat and areas used by anglers, but is currently closed to the public. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has requested more than $1 million in grants to purchase the properties.

Crystal Falls, MI · 6d

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Marquette City voters elect three city commission seats

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – A local election for three seats in the Marquette City Commission welcomes two new faces to the city’s legislative branch. Voters have re-elected Paul Schloegel to his position with 19% of votes, and Marcella Krupski (22%) and Kevin Klegg (17%) will take over for the city’s two outgoing commissioners.

Marquette, MI · 8d

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Western Upper Peninsula approves several millage renewals on election day

Small millages can make it easier for communities to afford important services and maintain critical infrastructure. Across the western Upper Peninsula, voters approved renewals that will keep classrooms running, public works crews on the road and parks. In Hancock, voters renewed the city’s recreation millage, which keeps local parks clean...

Houghton County, MI · 6d

WLUC

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West End Craft and Vendor Show set to return to Ishpeming Township Saturday

ISHPEMING TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - If you’re looking for family-friendly activities to enjoy this weekend, a craft show is returning to Ishpeming Township to bring crafters and customers together. Saturday, Nov. 7, more than 60 vendors will be at Aspen Ridge Elementary for the West End Craft and Vendor...

Ishpeming, MI · 6d

WLUC

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Iron Mountain family donates 60-foot spruce as Michigan’s state Christmas tree

IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - The Larry Riccio family of Iron Mountain is donating a 60-foot spruce tree to serve as this year’s state Christmas tree in Lansing. The tree was harvested Thursday during the Michigan State Christmas Tree Harvest ceremony. It is the fifth tree Dickinson County has sent to the state Capitol in 25 years.

Iron Mountain, MI · 6d

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Voters decide key Upper Peninsula school, library, jail ballot measures

Voters across the Upper Peninsula decided several key local ballot proposals on Tuesday, bringing mixed results for area schools, libraries, and county services: Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library: Voters overwhelmingly approved a 2.5-mill operating tax to support library services. Gwinn Area Community Schools: The district's bond proposal fell just 14 votes short of passing, marking the fifth consecutive defeat for a Gwinn school bond. Escanaba Area Public Schools: Voters approved an operating millage to secure crucial general fund dollars for daily operations and classroom resources. Houghton County: For the fifth time, voters rejected a proposed county jail millage, with 58% voting against the measure amid record-setting voter turnout. For complete local election results and community coverage, visit MyUPNow.com.

Ishpeming, MI · 7d

WLUC

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ELECTION RESULTS: Anna Aho Rink projected to win 109th House District

Anna Aho Rink is the projected winner of the 109th State House District Race.

Marquette, MI · 7d