MARQUETTE — The year 2026 marks the first year of the Upper Peninsula Folklife Festival, a weekend-long event celebrating traditional arts running from Oct. 2-4 in various locations around Marquette County. “Traditional folk arts are art forms or crafts that are learned in an informal ...
MARQUETTE — As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the Marquette City Fire Department is reminding residents that a simple everyday task — charging a phone, laptop, tool or other electronic device — can carry fire risks if not done safely. This year’s Fire Prevention Week, observed Oct. ...
ROCK — Larry’s Corn Maze, formerly Hayes Corn Maze, in Rock is now open for the season, featuring various family-friendly, fall-themed activities from now until November. Larry’s Corn Maze switched hands earlier this year and is now owned by the Olsen family. Many of the old favorites ...
MARQUETTE — St. Vincent de Paul Marquette District has announced that its facility at 2119 Presque Isle Ave., in Marquette will be closed Oct. 5-7 as construction moves into its next phase. The closure will include the location’s store, donation drop-off, food pantry, financial assistance ...
MARQUETTE — Ten new Michigan State Police troopers graduated Friday from the 151st Trooper Recruit School, completing an accelerated training program designed for already licensed law enforcement officers. Four of the new troopers will be assigned to Upper Peninsula locations. The graduates ...
