The U.S. Postal Service has adopted a new rule that could create doubt about whether some ballots mailed by voters by Election Day will receive postmarks in time to be counted. A USPS rule that took effect on Dec. 24 says mail might not receive a postmark on the same day the agency takes ...
As Michigan grapples with an ongoing teacher shortage, a new report says the state is also falling short when it comes to building a diverse educator workforce. According to EdTrust-Midwest, just over 11% of Michigan teachers are people of color, even though nearly 40% of the state’s ...
MARQUETTE — Local warming centers have been opened for those affected by the power outages caused by this week’s blizzard. The warming centers are set up to offer a place to charge devices for those who may not have the ability to do so at home. Warming center locations are as ...
MARQUETTE — The Marquette Elks Lodge, located at 127 N. Front St. in Marquette, will be ringing in 2026 tonight with a party. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. and music will be provided by the DayDreamers from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission is $7 and the event will include light snacks and ...
MARQUETTE — Trisha Vickers, an elementary music educator at Superior Hills Elementary School with Marquette Area Public Schools, has been selected to join a marching band of more than 300 band directors from across North America in the Pasadena Rose Parade on Thursday. The band will accompany ...