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US DOJ sues Michigan, five other states in quest for voter data

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The U.S. Justice Department sued six more states on Thursday, saying the states are illegally blocking the agency's wide-ranging effort to scrutinize detailed voter data in a brewing court fight over what states say is the private, protected information of residents. The ...

Bigfoot and Bluegrass Festival continues today in Gwinn

GWINN — Tune up your banjos and keep your eyes peeled during the second half of the Bigfoot and Bluegrass Festival taking place today. The event, hosted by Forsyth Forward, is the first of its kind to be hosted in the Upper Peninsula. The festival includes environmentalism, live music, ...

Deer hunting preview: Robust 2024 harvest could extend into 2025

By the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Deer hunters taking part in Michigan's Oct. 1-Nov. 14 archery season could see a strong statewide harvest, even as they encounter varying conditions – from the results of heavy snowfall in parts of the Upper Peninsula to an outbreak of ...

‘Costume party’ set at U.P. Children’s Museum

MARQUETTE — It’s time to celebrate the spooky season at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum in Marquette. The museum will hold its Second Thursday Creativity Series from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, with a “costume party” theme. Costumes are encouraged, and kids will be ...

UPAWS to celebrate 50th anniversary with party and door prizes

GWINN — The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter is hosting a party to celebrate its 50th anniversary from noon to 3 p.m. on Oct. 12, and the public is invited. The celebration will take place in the community room at UPAWS with an anniversary cake and snacks. There will also be a shelter ...

MSP Gladstone investigating endangered missing person

GLADSTONE — The Michigan State Police from the Gladstone post are investigating an endangered missing person involving a Gladstone woman who was reportedly last seen in that area mid-day on Sept. 15. The missing woman has been identified as 58-year-old Brenda Meadows from Gladstone. ...