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Havican now First Bank Senior Loan Officer

An Upper Peninsula resident with decades of experience has been promoted. Todd Maki, President and CEO of First Bank, Upper Michigan said in a release that he “is pleased to announce the promotion of Joe Havican to Senior Loan Officer.” Havican joined First Bank, Upper Michigan in ...

Marquette County rail line receives grant

By Journal Staff MARQUETTE — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Transportation on Friday announced the first round of recipients for the new 2023 Michigan Rail Enhancement Grant Program, which will invest $19 million toward freight rail projects across Michigan. The 12 ...

Up, up and away

The RE/MAX of Michigan School Balloon Program came to Superior Hills Elementary School in Marquette on Thursday. Above left, students learn the history and science behind balloons in the SHES gym from a RE/MAX baloon pilot before getting a chance to see one in person. Above right, students ...

DeSantis asks judge in Disney’s free speech lawsuit to be disqualified

By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking that a federal judge be disqualified from the First Amendment lawsuit filed by Disney against the Florida governor and his appointees, claiming the jurist’s prior statements in other cases have raised ...