ESCANABA — For one week each summer, the Upper Peninsula State Fair brings agriculture, entertainment and community together in Escanaba. That tradition continues Aug. 17-23, as thousands of visitors are expected to pass through the fairgrounds for a celebration highlighting America’s ...
MARQUETTE — At approximately 2 p.m. on Thursday, Judge Andrew Griffin ruled the Julie Boxley trial a mistrial after the jury failed to come to a consensus after over 17 hours of deliberation over three days. The hung jury was split evenly 6-6. Boxley is charged with one count of felony ...
MEDINACELI, Spain — Millions of people crowded cloudless cities and towns in Spain on Wednesday in search of the best views of a total solar eclipse, when the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth briefly plunged parts of the planet into darkness. The crowds brought lawn chairs and ...
MARQUETTE — The annual Classic Cars and Bikes on Third event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday in Marquette. “The Marquette Downtown Development Authority is collaborating with the Women’s Center of Marquette County to put on the seventh annual Classic Cars on Third ...
Today is Friday, Aug. 14, the 226th day of 2026. There are 139 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, ensuring income for elderly Americans and creating a federal unemployment insurance ...
MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Suicide Prevention Alliance will join with several other local organizations, businesses and area residents to hold the annual Marquette County Walk for Hope at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event benefits local suicide prevention efforts and postvention programming in the county. The walk will be held in person at the Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming. Organizers urge all area residents to attend to honor the spirit of the event and recognize the importance of suicide prevention while supporting suicide loss survivors, attempt survivors ...
