Marquette County – Our Community Media

Teenager Arrested in Gwinn after High-Speed Police Chase

Apr 3, 2024

TL/DR - An 18-year-old Gwinn man was arrested after leading police on a half-hour chase in Marquette County, Michigan. The man had initially attracted police attention due to multiple traffic infractions, including running a red light and having a defective exhaust and brake lamp on his vehicle. He was charged with third-degree fleeing and…

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Marquette County’s Marijuana Revenue Surpasses Predictions

Mar 5, 2024

TL/DR - Through the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act, $87 million is being distributed to local…

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Unmasking UP’s Human Trafficking Crisis: UPHTT Leads Awareness Drive

Feb 11, 2024

TL/DR - The Upper Peninsula Human Trafficking Taskforce (UPHTT) recently partnered with Ishpeming Lions Club to…

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Over 150 Fed: Marquette County’s Salvation Army Gives Free Thanksgiving Feast

Nov 22, 2023

TL/DR - The Salvation Army in Marquette County, Michigan, provided a free Thanksgiving lunch for the community, feeding over 150 people. The meal was open to all ages, aiming to promote community involvement and ensure no one spent the holiday alone. The organization received cookie donations from the local Panera Bread and expressed gratitude to…