LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new law to ban smartphones from public school classrooms starting this fall, making good on a pledge to keep the devices out of instructional time. “We know that phones impede a student’s ability to learn,” Whitmer told a crowd of ...
MARQUETTE — Emergency personnel from several departments rescued one adult male from the icy waters of the city of Marquette's Lower Harbor Wednesday afternoon. The victim, who has not been identified, was transported to UP Health System-Marquette for treatment after being removed from water ...
MANISTIQUE — What initially began as a fun idea among friends has evolved into an essential family destination for many Upper Peninsula residents, and the Highway 2 Community Drive-In Theater in Manistique looks to keep the ball rolling as it kicks off its 11th season in May. “It's a ...
May 30 “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (1991) Sponsor: Highline June 27 “Princess Bride” (1987) Sponsor: Marley’s Irish Pub August 15 “Rocky Horror Picture Show” (1975) Sponsor: Neal Johnson Sept. 4 “American Graffiti” (1973) Sponsor: Larson Automotive Sept. ...
MUNISING — Beginning today and running through Sunday, Munising will be hosting its annual Ice Fest, a celebration of ice climbing and ice climbers held at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Ice Fest offers opportunities for experts and beginners alike to try their hand at ice climbing, ...
MARQUETTE — During Monday’s Marquette City Commission meeting, city commissioners passed two resolutions relating to the Seven Grandfathers sculpture in Lower Harbor and the creation of a multi-use pathway along Wilson Street. They also responded to public comment on their recent vote of ...