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Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library Winter Reading Challenge underway

ISHPEMING – The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library has announced that its Winter Reading Challenge began on Thursday and will run until the end of February. ICPL’s Winter Reading Challenge is open to all ages — babies through adults are welcome to participate in the event. People of ...

Inaugural Writing North Winter Book Fest to be held in Manistique

MARQUETTE – The Mill in Manistique has announced the inaugural Writing North Winter Book Fest, coming Feb. 28. This community-centered event will be hosted by The Mill and take place at several Manistique locations including Paper Mill Books, Lake Effect Community Arts and The Blue Mystique ...

Another round of snow shutters schools on first day back from break

MARQUETTE – Mother Nature is certainly making her presence known in Superiorland this winter. On Sunday night into Monday, Champion recorded a total of 5.5 inches of snowfall, according to the National Weather Service website. Negaunee recorded 5.2 inches, while one location in Harvey ...

Police: Hostage/domestic situation results in charges

MARQUETTE — A Skandia man faces a pair of charges relating to an incident in Skandia Township that started Saturday night and ultimately involved an elite Michigan State Police response team. According to a press release from the Marquette County Sheriff's Office, officers responded to ...

Local school districts decline state 31aa funds

MARQUETTE — Several school districts within Marquette-Alger RESA's service area have announced their decision to decline state funding through Section 31aa of the Michigan School Aid budget for the current fiscal year. The decision follows careful review of new requirements added to the FY ...