Council opts out of state benefits plan: NEGAUNEE — After nearly an hour of closed session discussion, the Negaunee... oweb.com/2k9S

DNR: U.P. deer kill up: MARQUETTE — The firearm deer season harvest in the Upper Peninsula appears to have increase... oweb.com/20qS

No easy solutions to mess at US Postal Service: “We have a business model that is failing,” Postmaster General Patr... oweb.com/2KBY

Working for change: MARQUETTE — Mitch Stephenson grew up learning from his parents about the importance of helping ... oweb.com/2Asa

No panic at the end of this semester: With finals week around the corner I usually find myself freaking out and a n... oweb.com/2vDR

NMU men bounce OD: MARQUETTE — With road trips to Ferris State and Grand Valley State on the horizon for the Northe... oweb.com/20rD

Wildcat women end skid: MARQUETTE — His team ended a two-game losing streak, put four players in double figures sco... oweb.com/2nqZ

Sporting alternative: MARQUETTE — For some participants, high school bowling is a good alternative to other more t... oweb.com/2m4i

New Year’s Eve: MARQUETTE — One week from tonight, the world will say goodbye to 2011 and hello to 2012. Many revel... oweb.com/2hKq

Have a Merry?Christmas!: MARQUETTE — Preparations are well under way for Sunday’s Community Christmas Dinner sponso... oweb.com/2wiZ

Firm nixes Sawyer project: MARQUETTE — A Canadian aeronautics firm that was expected to create nearly 150 jobs at K... oweb.com/2lv1

Burned snowmobile bridge set to reopen: MARQUETTE — A snowmobile bridge over the Carp River burned by arsonists thi... oweb.com/25br

Energy credit company legitimate: ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming City Police Department said subjects previously thought... oweb.com/2NIt

Uncontrolled blazes burn: MARQUETTE — A rapidly moving wildfire is growing almost exponentially in Luce County, nea... oweb.com/2yOE

Transmission line mulled at meeting: MARQUETTE — Officials from a company looking to commission a massive electric ... oweb.com/2c7K

Gwinn student gets lift for graduation: MARQUETTE — Gwinn High School’s Class of 2012 will participate in their gra... oweb.com/2wFU

Quiet road to victory: NEGAUNEE — While Norway sprinter Dani Gagne stole much of the spotlight Thursday, Negaunee s... oweb.com/2g63

Make it six: MARQUETTE — It’s hard to sustain dominance over a long period of time in any level of sports, but that... oweb.com/2usw

Ishpeming Parade Postponed: The Ishpeming Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, originally scheduled for tonight, is ... oweb.com/25iY

1 sled dog killed, 2 injured at rural Alger County crossing: By Journal Staff MARQUETTE — One sled dog was killed a... oweb.com/22l5