Sugarloaf Mountain Brush Fire – August 30th, 2011

Marquette, MI – 08/30/2011 – Department of Natural Resources Fire Control responded to a small brush fire burning on the north side of Sugarloaf Mountain in Marquette County, right before the entrance to Wetmore Landing. The fire was reported at approximately 7:15 last night and is estimated to be about 3 acres in size.  Fire fighters […]

More Drunk Driving Patrols Start Friday

Increased drunk driving patrols begin Friday  Crackdown includes start of fall college semester, Labor Day weekend  What: The annual Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest. crackdown begins in advance of the heavily traveled Labor Day holiday weekend and as college students prepare to head back to campus.   Officers from state, county and local […]

Humboldt Township – Vehicle vs. Moose Incident

MARQUETTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE BRIEF SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Marquette County, Michigan – August 12, 2011 – 8:45a – The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vehicle vs. moose crash which occurred on US 41 in Humboldt Township. A 2010 Chevrolet, HHR, driven by William Backus, 48, of Akron, OH was traveling east […]

Marquette Sheriff Gwinn Patrols To Increase This Weekend After Anonymous Tip

MARQUETTE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE  *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* DATE OF INCIDENT:August 13, 2011 LOCATION OF INCIDENT:Gwinn, Michigan BRIEF SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office has received information that there may be a substantial gathering in the Gwinn area, on Saturday night August 13, 2011, into the morning hours of Sunday, August 14, […]

Ishpeming Hematite Football Ready for the Season

Ishpeming, MI – 08/12/2011 – The Hematites strapped on the pads for the first time yesterday. Coach Jeff Olson, his staff and the players are all working hard to follow up the great season they put together last year. Coach Olson believes the leadership is excellent this year and sees his group of kids geared […]

12th Annual Ishpeming Art Faire & Renaissance Festival Great Success

Ishpeming, Michigan – Bancroft Park –  August 6, 2011 – The twelfth Annual Ishpeming Renaissance Festival brought together artist, period performers, vendors and “costumes inspired by historical culture.”   Vikings, Samuri, Pirates and a Fire Eater mixed with more traditional Renaissance performers and presentations.   Families watched and kids even joined in the fun with dancers, […]

Ishpeming High School Girls Tennis Schedule Released

Ishpeming, MI – Girls Tennis schedule for the Ishpeming Hematites 2011 Season: Thurs. Aug 18 – Away – Gwinn @ 10:00 A.M. Fri. Aug 19 – Away – West Iron @ 11:00 A.M. Tues. Aug 23 – Away – Westwood @ 11:00 A.M. Tues. Aug 23 – Home – Ironwood @ 2:00 P.M. Thurs. Aug […]