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Frustrations boil over as Ishpeming workers picket
March 16, 2010
ISHPEMING — Ishpeming Department of Public Works and clerical employees hit the sidewalk in front of city hall Monday, voicing their displeasure with the status of contract negotiations with the city. » Full Story
Bank robbery trial date set
March 16, 2010
MARQUETTE — An Iron River woman who police said confessed to robbing the Range Bank in Kingsford of $52,365 last month stood mute today at her arraignment today in U.S. District Court in Marquette. » Full Story
It’s back to court in mine case
March 16, 2010
MARQUETTE — Four groups have filed a lawsuit in Washtenaw County seeking a review of a January decision upholding mining permits granted to the Kennecott Eagle Minerals Company. » Full Story
School bond sale approved
March 16, 2010
ESCANABA — The Escanaba School Board adopted a resolution Monday to allow the district to sell bonds for the renovation of school buildings. » Full Story
Negaunee wastewater project moving ahead
March 16, 2010
NEGAUNEE — The transmission line project that would make Negaunee a customer of the Ishpeming Area Waste Water Treatment Authority could be put out for bids by midsumme. » Full Story
Wavering Dems in Obama’s sights on health vote
March 16, 2010
WASHINGTON — Days away from a make-or-break vote on his health care overhaul, President Barack Obama is turning up the pressure as only presidents can, as Democratic leaders make a desperate scrambl... » Full Story
PROMISES, PROMISES: Is gov’t more open with Obama?
March 16, 2010
EDITOR’S NOTE — An occasional look at promises by government officials and how well they are kept. » Full Story
NICE facing deficit
March 15, 2010
ISHPEMING — Like many school districts in the area, the NICE Community School District is facing challenges in balancing its budget for the 2010-2011 school year. » Full Story
The artistry of French pastry
March 15, 2010
MARQUETTE — An American breakfast might typically consist of a bowl of cereal, bacon and eggs, pancakes maybe. » Full Story
Changes ahead for MAPS
March 15, 2010
MARQUETTE — Months of debate over grade alignment within the Marquette Area Public Schools came to an end in February, and now the district is looking ahead. » Full Story