ESCANABA — Bay College has announced a partnership with local community theater group Players de Noc to support the performing arts community in the wake of the devastating May 15 fire that damaged the Bonifas Arts Center and its historic theater. Through this collaboration, upcoming ...
ISHPEMING — There’s still time — albeit not very much — to take in an exhibit at the Carnegie Library in Ishpeming that aims to educate on a troubling topic — the Native American experience in boarding schools, specifically the state of Michigan. “The Walking Together: Finding ...
MARQUETTE — Getting rid of old, worn out tires can be challenging — and expensive for most people. Of course, this is why so many end up in ditches, wetlands and at the bottom of waterways. According to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, scrap tires pose ...
MARQUETTE — Four Upper Peninsula counties, plus an environmental organization, have been awarded new state money to assist in funding community scrap tire drop-off events. While most people realize that scrap tires are bad for the environment, few have any idea how many tires are at issue ...
MARQUETTE — Thousands of Upper Peninsula children ages 6-18 years and, indeed, many more below the Mackinac Bridge, will benefit from a state program this summer that provides direct benefits to families that can be used for food. The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, also known ...
MARQUETTE — A pair of libraries in Marquette County are among 56 statewide participating in a free lunch program this summer. The Feeding America-West Michigan organization, based in downstate Grand Rapids, will provide the food for the initiative, according to Shay Kovacs, Feeding ...