MARQUETTE — The “berry” popular Blueberry Festival is set to return to downtown Marquette from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 31. The event will be held along West Washington and South Front streets. “Downtown comes alive with sidewalk sales and a wide variety of ...

LANSING — House Bill 6074, introduced by Representative Karl Bohnak (R-Deerton) on June 10, passed in the Michigan House on Thursday with 102 yes votes, three no votes and five not voting. The bill, if passed in the Michigan Senate and signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, would prohibit large ...

FROM A NEWS RELEASE ISHPEMING — On Wednesday, 39-year-old Andrew Lusardi was arraigned in 96th District Court on two counts of domestic violence, one count of animal abandonment/cruelty involving 10 or more but fewer than 25 animals, and one count of fourth-degree child abuse. His total ...

MARQUETTE — On Thursday night, the Marquette City Band performed the inaugural concert at the new Peg Hirvonen Bandshell, in a performance celebrating both the new bandshell and the band’s 140th year. The evening began with the playing of “The Star Spangled Banner,” as well as ...

FROM A NEWS RELEASE NEGAUNEE — Situated at 442 Iron St. near Jackson Mine Park and the Iron Ore Heritage Trail in Negaunee, The Cone on Iron Street has long been a favorite gathering place for residents, visitors, trail users and families throughout the community. The business is now owned ...

MARQUETTE — On Wednesday, Democratic congressional candidate Callie Barr hosted a town hall at the Northern Center on Northern Michigan University's campus, titled “Town Hall for Change.” The town hall featured a speech made by Barr, as well as a question-and-answer portion with audience ...