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Escanaba woman sentenced for animal cruelty

ESCANABA — A woman has been sentenced after an investigation uncovered 20 animals living in her Escanaba home, which was subsequently condemned. Jessica Lynn Wellman, 45, was sentenced in the Delta County 94th District Court on Tuesday by Judge Steve Parks. Wellman pleaded guilty to one ...

U.P. Arts & Culture Alliance to host 2026 Annual Conference in Sault Ste. Marie

SAULT STE. MARIE – The Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance will bring artists, cultural organizations, community leaders and advocates together in Sault Ste. Marie for its 2026 Annual Conference on Sept. 25-26. This year’s conference will focus on volunteerism, community building, and the many ways arts and culture can bring people together. Through presentations, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, participants will explore practical approaches to collaboration, public engagement, arts access and building stronger communities throughout the Upper ...

Five Michigan startups to compete at PitchMI semifinal in Marquette

MARQUETTE — Five Michigan startups will compete Sept. 24 on the campus of Northern Michigan University in Marquette as part of PitchMI, a statewide competition designed to identify and support promising early-stage companies. Presented by the Michigan State University Research Foundation ...

Blues legend John Primer coming to Marquette

MARQUETTE — Fans of Chicago blues will have a chance to see one of the genre's legendary performers when John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band take the stage at Ore Dock Brewing Company on Saturday, Sept. 26. The Marquette Area Blues Society is presenting the award-winning guitarist and ...

UP Health System-Marquette renews mammography accreditation

MARQUETTE — UP Health System-Marquette has earned a three-year renewal of its mammography accreditation from the American College of Radiology following a recent review of the hospital’s breast imaging services. The ACR accreditation recognizes facilities that meet standards for image ...