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rspitza@miningjournal.net LANSING — The Protect Michigan Commission, comprised of bipartisan leaders from across the state, including Marquette City Commissioner Evan Bonsall and Upper Peninsula Health Plan’s Melissa A. Holmquist, held its first meeting on Friday. The commission, which serves as an advisory group to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, was established to focus on equitable distribution of a safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine to help save lives and strengthen the economy. “The work of the bipartisan Protect Michigan Commission will help Michigan reach its goal of 50,000 shots in arms p...

rspitza@miningjournal.net Brad Austin, director of the Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority, stands beside the recycled stream of sorted plastic material at the landfill’s recycling facility. The Marquette City Commission on Monday night voted to approve a temporary increase in solid waste collection fees. The decision comes in part as a result of the Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority increasing its tipping fee by $4 per ton to help cover lost revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Journal file photo) MARQUETTE — The Marquette City Commission on Mond...

Lacie Borchert MARQUETTE — Friends and relatives of Lacie Borchert, the 25-year-old Ishpeming woman found deceased in a lake next to Excelsior Street in Ishpeming on Friday, Nov. 27, are still searching for answers. While the Ishpeming Police Department has completed its investigation and ruled out foul play, those close to Borchert remain skeptical about the situation. A series of demonstrations were organized and held Monday and Tuesday, with friends and relatives appearing at various locations around Marquette County to raise awareness on the case, including one outside of the Marquette...

rspitza@miningjournal.net Volunteers pose with clothes at Harlow Park as part of the “Bundle UP MQT” initiative on Saturday afternoon. The event was spearheaded by Spread Goodness Day founder Anna Dravland. (Photo courtesy of Anna Dravland) MARQUETTE — Individuals who took a stroll through Harlow Park in downtown Marquette on Saturday afternoon were greeted by an array of warm winter clothing. Spread out across the park’s many paths, benches and playground structures, the clothes were placed throughout the park grounds as part of the “Bundle UP MQT” initiative, an effort spearhea...

rspitza@miningjournal.net Spread Goodness Day founder Anna Dravland, left, and Bennett Media Group’s Christopher Lemkuil pose outside the Bennett Media Group offices at 313 W. Washington Street in Marquette. Dravland is spearheading “Bundle UP MQT,” which will provide the community with a chance to pick up free winter clothing at Harlow Park on Saturday, Jan. 23. Bennett Media Group is accepting donations for the event at its offices. (Photo courtesy of Anna Dravland) MARQUETTE — Take a stroll through Harlow Park in downtown Marquette on Jan. 23, and maybe pick up some warm winter clo...