Republic News

Veterans Day is commemorated annually on the 11th month, the 11th day, at the 11th hour, which was the moment that World War I ended.

Education is taking another hit as the budget battle goes on in Lansing. In the Upper Peninsula, that means the Republic-Michigamme School District is losing money.

Age 88, of Ishpeming passed away on Wednesday September 16, 2009 at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee, MI.

Republic Upper Peninsula mines have called the fathers, brothers, sons and, eventually, the mothers and daughters of the region's families to work for more than a century.

As part of a national effort to promote neighborhood spirit, the Marquette City Police Department grilled up lunch for Marquette City employees Tuesday.

As part of a national effort to promote neighborhood spirit, the Marquette City Police Department grilled up lunch for Marquette City employees Tuesday.

Leonard J. "Len" Gardner, 82, of 7768 Oak St., Republic, Mi. passed away Thursday, July 23 at the D. J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, Mi., where he had resided since August of 2008.

Posted on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 11:47 a.m. Authorities say the second of three escapees from the Indiana state prison has been captured in Southern Indiana.

Russian Tanker Ok'ed to leave? Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 7:09 AM A Russian tanker that landed at Sawyer International Airport to refuel on Friday is still sitting at the airport as of Monday night.

Over 300 people hit the waters of the Michigamme River in Republic Sunday. People enjoy Hiawatha Music Festival Monday, July 20, 2009 at 6:22 AM Heritage Center fund raiser Monday, July 20, 2009 at 6:12 AM Preserving the history of Alger County isn't an easy or cheap task, but thanks to fundraisers, the job is a little easier.

The early returns from the National Cherry Festival are in, and the consensus is it was better than many expected.

Right now, it's barbecue season with a capital B. And, according to the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce, Michigan's cherry crop is due to reach its prime the second week in July.

Classic car owners from across the Upper Peninsula are gearing up for the Michigan Iron Industry Museum's 20th annual antique automobile exhibit from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 21, on the museum grounds in Negaunee Township.

Posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 8:45 a.m. Many Chief Lake residents are opposed The proposal to build a new youth camp in Republic Township has been put on hold until more information is gathered.

The proposal to build a new youth camp in Republic Township has been put on hold until more information is gathered.