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Gladstone ­residents riled by ­public safety tax

GLADSTONE — A handful of disgruntled residents spoke during a public hearing at Monday’s Gladstone City Commission meeting before the city enters its second year of Public Act (PA) 33, a special assessment to fund Public Safety’s police and fire services. The 4.5 mills that will be ...

Dickinson’s air service funding under watch

IRON MOUNTAIN — Crucial federal funding for passenger air service at Ford Airport is up for renewal early next year, Dickinson County commissioners were reminded Monday. During citizens’ time at the county board’s finance meeting, Liz Murray said SkyWest Airline’s contract for ...

Police log

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information is collected from Marquette City Police Department dispatch log books recorded at the time the calls were received. The incidents reported may have proven to be unfounded once police investigated. Some log entries may be edited or omitted due to space ...

Martineau makes academic team

ESCANABA — Bay College has announced that Brayden Martineau has been selected for the 2025 All-Michigan Academic Team. This prestigious recognition is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic excellence, leadership and community service. The State Academic Teams are part ...

Gas prices are going up

MARQUETTE — The average gasoline prices in Michigan have risen 13.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.16/g, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 11.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 39.1 cents per gallon lower ...

Good ice fishing season brings tourism boost

ESCANABA — Covered in excellent ice for much of the season, Little Bay de Noc was visited by more anglers this winter than last — many of whom were successful catching perch, walleye and pike — but it was by no means record-breaking or even as heavily fished as a couple seasons ago. ...