MARQUETTE — The number of people buying fishing licenses has trended upward in Michigan.
According to data from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources 1.2 million customers bought fishing licenses in 2025, up 5.8% percent from 2015, when there were 1.1 million customers.
“It’s ...
HOUGHTON — April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time each year to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol abuse. This year’s theme is on preventing underage drinking.
Many youth drink, and when they do, they often binge drink, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism ...
Today in History: April 8, Hank Aaron breaks Babe Ruth’s home run record
By The Associated Press
Today is Wednesday, April 8, the 98th day of 2026. There are 267 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th career home run in a ...
MARQUETTE — At 7 tonight, snowboarder and Olympian Nick Baumgartner will make a speaking appearance at Kaufman auditorium in Marquette.
Tickets are $15 for the general public, $12 for seniors, $10 for Northern Michigan University students with ID and $10 for children.
“This year's Spring ...
MARQUETTE — To celebrate Michigan’s oldest agricultural activity, members of the Michigan Maple Syrup Association invite Michiganders to experience this unique process during the Annual Michigan Maple Syrup Weekend coming up this weekend.
April 11-12: Upper Peninsula
• Besteman Maple ...