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Evening of Thanks set for Tuesday night

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Interfaith Forum is hosting its annual Evening of Thanks at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the Marquette Hope Connection Center, 927 W. Fair Ave. in Marquette. A service of thanks for spiritual connection is offered through shared readings, chanting, music and prayer. ...

Successful hunt

REPUBLIC — A long-time hunting enthusiast didn’t let less-than-perfect hunting conditions get in her way on opening day of firearm deer season, knocking down a 5-point buck while in the company of her son. Diana Peterson, 88, of Marquette, said she has been hunting since the age of 15. A ...

UP Health System–Bell recognized for performance leadership

ISHPEMING — As part of National Rural Health Day, UP Health System–Bell has announced that it has received a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in outcomes, according to a company press release.   The award, compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, recognizes ...

West End Health Foundation Awards $90,000 to fall grant recipients

CHAMPION - The West End Health Foundation hosted a business after hours on Nov. 12, at Jerzi’s 41 in Champion and took the opportunity to award the 2025 fall grant recipients. The total funding allocated for the fall grants included $50,000 for programmatic grants and $40,000 for proactive ...

USA Luge names 2025/26 U.S. Alpine Luge Team

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — USA Luge has announced the U.S. Alpine Luge Team roster for the 2025-2026 season and four of the team members have close ties to Marquette. The four with local connections include Thomas Matthews, Torrey Cookman, Katie Cookman and McKenna Wnuk. Overall, members of the ...

Santa Claus is comin’ to town

MARQUETTE — He’s making a list and checking it twice — just not on the first Friday in December. The annual Downtown Marquette Winter Snow Fun Holiday Parade will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, leading from Third Street down to the Marquette Commons. “Bundle up with ...