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Wednesday: Learning

History quiz

QUESTION: Which is not a type of rock found in the Marquette area? A. Antique Verde Marble B. Balmorhea Blue Agate C. Compeau Creek Gneiss D. Dead River Pluton Answer: B. Balmorhea Blue Agate has primary sources around Lake Balmorhea, Reeves County, Texas and has also been reported into ...

Botched college financial aid form snarls students’ enrollment plans

WASHINGTON — After a long summer of technical glitches, most of America’s prospective college students finally applied for federal financial aid — an annual process upended by a redesign-gone-bad. The number of high school seniors who have completed their Free Application for Federal ...

Need a weekend read? Join this Great Lakes-wide book club

MARQUETTE — Readers across the Great Lakes states and Canada this year will participate in a basin-wide book club hosted by the Library of the Great Lakes. From now until September 2025, participants will read Michigan author Sally Cole-Misch’s “The Best Part of Us “and Ontario ...

Are you overspending on school supplies? Here’s how to save

With the back-to-school season approaching, growing school supply lists overwhelm many families. With inflation impacting prices and schools often requiring particular items, the costs can add up quickly. However, with a bit of savvy shopping and strategic planning, you can get that bang for ...