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Bat study coming up

MARQUETTE — A brief natural history of bats, with notes on species native to the Upper Peninsula is set for 6 p.m. Friday, May 1, at MooseWood Nature Center in Marquette. Northern Michigan University instructor Hans Otto will present an overview of bat biology and behavior focusing on species in the family vespertilionidae, methods and materials used in bat research (acoustic detectors, mist nets, banding, radio telemetry, etc.), bat research and conservation and the current status of white-nose syndrome.

REZ CON 2026 brings gaming, cosplay and pop culture to Island

HARRIS — Get ready for an epic and unforgettable weekend of gaming and pop culture as REZ CON 2026 descends on the Island Resort & Casino’s Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24. Two days packed with interactive entertainment. The doors open Friday from 4-9 p.m. ET and continue Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET. Featured events, include: • Video game tournaments 
 • Board game tournaments 
 • A cosplay contest 
 • Nerdology trivia 
 • Exhibits and interactive displays 
 • Vendors and food trucks REZ CON 2026 will also bring together an ...

Daggett man sentenced to 23 months to 5 years for fleeing and eluding

MENOMINEE — Travis Scott Thiry, 44, of Daggett, was sentenced to 23 months to 5 years in prison for fleeing and eluding a police officer, second degree, announced Menominee County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey T. Rogg. The prison sentence was handed down on April 14 by the Honorable Christopher S. Ninomiya, in the 41st Circuit Court. According to publicly-filed documents and information presented in court, on Oct. 29, 2024, a deputy from the Menominee County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a silver 2005 Dodge Ram “dually” pickup truck on Menominee County Road 358 in Lake ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago MARQUETTE – Musician’s Federation Local 218 of the American Federation of Musicians, AFL-CIO, celebrates the 65th anniversary of the granting of its charter Sunday, April 28, with a dinner at the Marquette Elks Club. The local was formed as the Marquette Musicians’ Protective Union April 15, 1931, with eight charter members. Their charter was granted two weeks later by the Federation. Miss Evelyn Hokenson was the first female member, granted membership Sept. 14, 1931. When formed the local had jurisdiction within a radius of 20 miles from the City Hall of Marquette. ...

Splish, splash, takin’ a bath

Ishpeming Rotary Club raises $13K at annual fundraiser

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Rotary Club recently held their annual fundraiser at the Northern Center at Northern Michigan University in February. The event was entitled, “Sport’s FAN-demonium,” this featured a meal, game show, and other fundraising actives, where attendees dressed in ...