MARQUETTE — Marquette County String Orchestra Society formed in 2025, after Janis Peterson, Wendy Larson and Inga Banitt had the idea to start a community orchestra where everyone was welcome to play. Now, almost a year since their first meeting, they lead an orchestra of over 25 people and ...
ESCANABA – Bay College has recognized three faculty members as recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Educator Award. This honor celebrates educators who exemplify excellence in teaching, student support and service to the college community. The award begins with nominations from those who ...
Today in History: June 24, Sally Ride completes historic space shuttle mission By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, June 24, the 175th day of 2026. There are 190 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 24, 1983, the space shuttle Challenger — carrying America’s first ...
MARQUETTE — The dedication and debut concert of the new Peg Hirvonen Bandshell at Presque Isle is taking place at 7 p.m. Thursday. With this milestone, it seems like a good time to look back at the history of the previous bandstands at the Island. The original Presque Isle bandstand had ...
FORSYTH TOWNSHIP — On June 22, Gwinn resident Jonathan A. Barnes was arraigned in the 96th District Court in Marquette on the following charges authorized by the Marquette County Prosecutor’s Office: Embezzlement $20,000 to $50,000, which is a felony. On June 18, Barnes was taken into ...