Marquette County News

Monday, November 09, 2009 at 10:31 a.m. Read more: Local , State , Economy , Business , Automotive , Ronald Gettelfinger , Uaw , Detroit , Baldini , Vehicle , Union , Economic Club MARQUETTE -- 10:20 a.m., Newsroom The Economic Club of Marquette County, last month, welcomed William Clay Ford, Jr.A This month, they stick with the auto theme with ...

Mining has a deep rooted history in upper Michigan. The 1926 Barnes-Hecker mining disaster killed more than 50 men in Marquette County.

Town of Marion Police Chief Tracy Schwersenska was charged Tuesday in Marquette County Circuit Court in Marquette, Mich., with negligent homicide in connection with a fatal traffic accident on Sept.

Michigan's chief environmental regulator wants more information about a rocky outcrop in Marquette County that could affect plans for a nickel and copper mine.

Saving money and conserving energy areA two top priorities for many of us.A Weatherizing your home can accomplish both.

Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. A new event at the Forest Roberts Theater at N.M.U. is something for the whole family to enjoy.

She's well known for her efforts in helping to create economic growth in Marquette County.

Election Day is next Tuesday.A Three people are competing for two seats on the Marquette City Commission.

History is on the move in Marquette County. Today board members of the Marquette County History Museum broke ground for a new facility on Spring Street in Marquette.

Here's a look at what we're working on for tonight's news. Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 2:24 p.m. The fate of James Dulak is now in the hands of the jury.

Posted on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 9:43 a.m. All five are being arraigned in Marquette County District Court Monday for misappropriation of $75,000 of a Gwinn woman.

It's nothing to write home about, but the Upper Peninsula's unemployment dropped slightly from August to September.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 9:22 p.m. ISHPEMING -- Last Saturday night, 81-year-old Ruth Fredin of Ishpeming won more thanA $1,000 playing bingo.A Then her luck changed.A She was mugged outside of her apartment complex, and her bingo winnings and everything else in her purse--cell phone, drivers license, eye glasses--was taken.

Schools across Michigan have closed because of flu outbreaks, including many suspected cases of the H1N1 swine flu strain.

Time is precious when a person with Alzheimer's disease or who is autistic wanders away.

CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. - The body of a 26-year-old man has been found in the Chocolay River in the Upper Peninsula.

Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 7:26 a.m. Blood or blood product donated 500 times Blood is always in high demand at the blood center in Marquette.A A One man has been doing his part and has hit an incredible milestone in the process.

Flu vaccine shortage Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 8:52 PM Many companies that administer the seasonal flu vaccine are running out in Marquette County.

It only takes a few seconds to protect the teeth from acids. Once a week each classroom at Birchview Elementary School in Ishpeming does a fluoride rinse as part of a mouth rinse program that started in the 1970s.

A Schoolcraft County woman is jailed on 5 felony counts for drug possession. A A A A According to the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement team, the 50-year-old St.