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Natural resources funding earmarked for U.P. projects

HOUGHTON — State officials have marked the passage of a balanced and bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2027 that includes $45 million in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grants for 75 land acquisition and park development projects across the state, leveraging nearly $64 million in local and matching funds for a combined $108.9 million investment in public land and outdoor recreation. The trust fund is a restricted fund that was established in 1976 to provide funding for public acquisition of lands for resource protection and outdoor recreation, as well as for public outdoor ...

Bay College presents premier fingerstyle guitarist Ben Woolman


ESCANABA – Bay College invites the community to experience an evening of world-class acoustic guitar as acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Ben Woolman takes the stage at Bay College's Besse Center Theater on the Escanaba campus at 7 p.m. (ET) Thursday, Oct. 15. Doors will open at 6:30 ...

Manistique Area Tourist Council photo contest noted

MANISTIQUE — The Manistique Area Tourist Council has announced its first photograph contest, “Capture the Spirit of Manistique.” Visitors and residents are invited to submit pictures taken in the Manistique area or nearby attractions that tell the story of Manistique. “We are excited to receive pictures that celebrate the beauty of Manistique,” said Connie Diller secretary-treasurer of the MATC. “We know the unique spirit of Manistique and will share the photographer’s vision to inspire others to experience it for themselves.” There will be a winning photo selected in ...

Marquette County Habitat for Humanity Invites community to 3rd annual barn dance

MARQUETTE — Marquette County Habitat for Humanity invites the community to kick up heels at its 3rd Annual Barn Dance, taking place from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Willow Farm, 5048 US 41, in Marquette. MCHFH recognizes Honor Credit Union as the event’s Platinum Sponsor. Its support ...

Perseid meteor shower captured

Spanish Club sale today

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Senior High School Spanish Club is having a garage sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today at Singletrack Health, 107 W. Main St., Marquette, to help fund the 2026-27 exchange program. All items are donation or pay-what-you-can after noon. Here is a quote from Katelynn Jensen, Spanish teacher at Marquette Senior High School and MSHS Spanish Club advisor: "MSHS Spanish Club is gearing up for its fourth Costa Rica Exchange in the 2026-2027 school year. MSHS partners with Liceo Experimental Bilingüe de Pococí in Guápiles, Costa Rica, every two years for a cultural ...