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Explore Our Wild opening lecture to spotlight snow leopard conservation in Mongolia

Local August 25, 2026

GWINN — Forsyth Forward has announced the opening lecture of its second Explore Our Wild series, featuring Northern Michigan University researchers Dr. Diana Lafferty and Dr. Rosenbaum and their work studying and conserving snow leopards in Mongolia. The presentation will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Up North Lodge Event Center in Gwinn. The event will provide community members with an opportunity to learn about one of the world's most elusive and fascinating animals directly from researchers involved in international conservation efforts. The presentation will ...

Front Page News August 25, 2026

MENOMINEE — A viral social media post involving suspicious contact with a child at Water Tower Park in Menominee got the attention of local authorities very quickly. “We constantly share the public’s concern for our children and understand the importance of their protection,” the Menominee Police Department said in a statement on social media on Friday. “We have initiated our own investigation after becoming independently aware of the situation via social media and self-initiated conduct by the accused party. We have conducted several actions to resolve the matter. “We are ...

MDHHS seeks applications to increase lung cancer screening opportunities for Michigan residents

Local August 25, 2026

MARQUETTE – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a grant funding opportunity to increase lung cancer screening by expanding capacity of primary care clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers to refer patients to lung cancer screening through the use of evidence-based interventions outlined in the American Cancer Society reference guide. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, private and public entities, for-profit organizations, local health departments, federally recognized tribes, a group of federally recognized Michigan ...

Gas prices dip

Local August 25, 2026

MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have fallen 13.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.12/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 12.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 85.2 cents per gallon ...

Piano concert by Robert Buchkoe

Local August 25, 2026

MARQUETTE — Well-known pianist Robert Buchkoe will perform a concert of classical music by Ukrainian composers, including Prokoffiev, Gliere and others. The performance will take place at the Marquette Federated Women's Clubhouse at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. It is part of the save the ...

Stabbing case suspect in court

Front Page News August 25, 2026

ST. IGNACE — The suspect in a stabbing that took place on last Friday in Mackinac County has been arraigned on charges. Maxwell Phillips, 18, of Little Lake, was arraigned in the 92nd District Court in St. Ignace on Monday. He is facing one count of attempted murder, one count of assault ...