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MARQUETTE — On Monday night, Northern Michigan University hosted a public town hall meeting with Michigan Senator, Tom Casperson. The Senator, who represents Michigan’s 38th district, joined students and community members at Jamrich Hall to discuss his experiences in the Michigan legislature. Casperson also discussed the state of Michigan’s economy, …

Marquette – Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) plans to pass along savings from the new federal tax law to its customers, company representatives said Monday. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was passed into law at the end of 2017, effectively lowering corporate tax rates from 35 percent to …

A retired senior priest of the Diocese of Marquette has been placed on administrative leave following accusations of sexual misconduct. According to a press release from the Diocese of Marquette, Father Frank Lenz was placed on leave effective immediately due to a recently-made credible allegation of sexual misconduct with a …

It happens–violence in public spaces and being prepared could save lives if it happens in your workplace. The public is invited to come learn from professionals about how to prepare you and your staff for safety. Hear from experts from the Houghton County Police Department, Michigan State Police, and Houghton …

Is it possible to be wrongfully convicted of sexual abuse based on false memories “recovered” in therapy? A webinar based on research and studies related to Victimology and wrongful convictions of sexual abuse is being hosted at Northern Michigan University, with an emphasis on Repressed Memory Therapy. The speaker is …

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, recently visited the White House to discuss topics such as the Iran nuclear deal, Saudi Arabia’s dispute with Qatar, the Saudi-led intervention in Yemen and the acquisition of advanced weapons and nuclear reactors. Prince Mohammed recently had four hundred wealthy Saudi businessmen, including …

It was once a military fort where soldiers were stationed to protect the tip of the Keweenaw from the threat of retaliation from the natives, and served as a lodging facility for Union soldiers during the Civil War. Over the years, time has taken its toll on some of those …

Gogebic Community College President, James (Jim) Lorenson, has announced his intention to retire. As Mr. Lorenson stated in his letter, “After careful consideration, I have determined that it is time I step down from the Presidency of Gogebic Community College. Lorenson has served as the President of the College since …

The World Water Day Celebration has concluded on the campus of Michigan Tech, wrapping up with a presentation of three informative films yesterday afternoon, encouraging students to go forth and filtrate. From a series of activities including a lecture, discussions, art displays and a few films, students are walking away …

HOUGHTON, MI – Isle Royale National Park is proud to announce the summer 2018 artists-in-residence. This year’s selections include John Gaunt (Oil), MJ Gette (Poetry), David Kapszukiewicz (Oil), and Sherry Lee Short (Mixed Media), along with three alternates, Elissa Cedarleaf Dahl (Oil), Trent Foltz (Photography), and Tim Jones-Yelvington (Poetry, Prose). Isle …