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Social Security event to be held Friday at PWPL

FROM A NEWS RELEASE MARQUETTE — Social Security is spending more each year on recipients than it collects through payroll taxes. Unless Congress takes action, in less than 10 years, the Social Security program will have to reduce benefits. A community forum on protecting Social Security will be held at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. Featured speakers are Martin O’Malley, former Commissioner of Social Security, and Callie Barr, who is seeking to represent the First Congressional District of Michigan in Congress. The event is ...

MDOC raises pay for new officers at five U.P. prisons

LANSING – Five Upper Peninsula correctional facilities are offering an increased pay rate of approximately $10,000 per year for new corrections officer recruits as the Michigan Department of Corrections seeks to address persistent staffing shortages. Under the department’s Safe Prisons ...

ICPL’s Summer Reading Program begins June 9

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library has announced its annual Summer Reading Program will kick off on Tuesday, June 9. This year’s summer reading theme is “Unearth A Story.” The program is open to all ages — babies through adults are welcome to participate. ...

MRHC holds cemetery tour to honor local vets

Pride Fest returns to Marquette June 13

MARQUETTE — U.P. Rainbow Pride has announced that Pride Fest 2026 will take place from noon to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 at Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette, with the theme “Embrace Your Nature.” Each year, Pride Fest is given a different theme based on the winner of the ...

Ishpeming schools close Monday due to smoke in HVAC units

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Public School District issued a press release Monday regarding the closure of the middle and high schools. “This morning, we closed the building out of an abundance of caution after a small amount of smoke was detected in the commons area,” the release states. “After a thorough investigation, we determined that the source was an overheated motor in one of our rooftop HVAC units. There was no fire, and at no time was anyone in danger. “The issue has been identified and is being addressed. We appreciate the quick response of our maintenance team and ...