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$135M to expand before-school, after-school, summer learning

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MARQUETTE – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential has announced $135 million in available funding—nearly double the previous year’s investment—for the 2026-27 Out-of-School Time Grant Program and launched a series of statewide information sessions to help eligible organizations learn about the grant opportunity and prepare to apply. Michigan’s OST Grant provides support for high-quality before-school, after-school and summer learning opportunities for children and youth in grades K-12. During the 2025-26 grant cycle, MiLEAP awarded more ...

Today in History: July 31, Phelps sets Olympic medal record

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Today in History: July 31, Phelps sets Olympic medal record By The Associated Press Today is Friday, July 31, the 212th day of 2026. There are 153 days left in the year. Today in history: On July 31, 2012, at the Summer Olympics in London, swimmer Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic medal, ...

Negaunee City Band to play final concert of summer season

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NEGAUNEE — For the final concert of the summer, the Negaunee City Band will reprise the most popular numbers played during the season, as selected by the audience and the band. The concert is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Outdoor Performing Arts Center at the east end of Iron Street. Everyone likes medleys, from Broadway shows, movies, and popular groups such as Journey. Leading the way is “The Best of Journey,” a vital part of the music scene in the 1980s, with songs such as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart),” “Open Arms,” ...

Art Drop Shop & Studio marks grand re-opening

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MARQUETTE - The Art Drop Shop & Studio has announced its grand re-opening at its new location, 129 W. Baraga Ave., Suite H, in downtown Marquette. Community members are invited to celebrate from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Located behind Everyday Wines and next to the Cheese Cave, the new space marks an exciting new chapter for the nonprofit organization, which previously operated from the Masonic Building before transitioning to hosting pop-up art events throughout Marquette County. The Art Drop Shop & Studio is dedicated to making creativity accessible by providing affordable, ...

Food truck coming to Ishpeming

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ISHPEMING — The Feeding America Food Truck will be in Ishpeming from 8:30-10 a.m. Aug. 6, at the North Iron Church. This is a drive through. If you are walking, you can get food at the VFW parking lot from 9-10 a.m. We hope you can bring a container, otherwise we can provide one.

Newberry forestry consultant begins term as president of the Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc.

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NEWBERRY — The Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. has announced that Gerald H. “Jerry” Grossman, ACF, of Newberry, began his two-year term as president on July 1. He will subsequently serve as past president in accordance with ACF’s leadership succession process. As president, Grossman serves as the chief elected officer of the Association and is responsible for providing leadership to the organization, guiding strategic priorities, representing ACF within the forestry community, and working closely with the Executive Committee and National Office staff to ...