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DNR’s Eastern UP Citizens’ Advisory Council to meet June 18 in Mackinac County

ST IGNACE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council is scheduled to hear updates on the DNR’s wolf abundance trail camera survey and moose research study and learn about current projects within the parks and recreation and fisheries divisions when the council meets in St. Ignace. The meeting will take place 6 to 8:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, June 18, at the Little Bear East Community Center, located at 275 Marquette St., St. Ignace. Additional business includes reports from various division staff, old business items, and ...

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore postpones prescribed fire

MUNISING — The National Park Service has determined that prescribed fire activities within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will be postponed until spring 2027. This decision was made after careful evaluation of conditions and personnel limitations. Updates regarding prescribed fire plans for spring 2027 will be shared as they are available.

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago MARQUETTE — The official count of people preregistered for FinnFest USA ’96 has now passed the 4,000 mark. The benchmark comes just one month after the count had’ passed 3,000 —and still two months before the national ethnic festival set to take place in Marquette, from Aug. 7 to 11. The 4,000 pre-registrants have: Surpassed the final counts of registered participants for all but one of the previous 13 FinnFest USA festivals. Signed up for the “World’s Largest Sauna” in sufficient numbers to assure that a new record will be set. Bought enough tickets for the ...

Just about to take a dip

Wells Lioness Club continues support for Bay College students


ESCANABA – The Bay College Foundation has announced the renewal of the Wells Lioness Club Scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year. The Wells Lioness Club has generously donated $500 to continue supporting students from Wells Township pursuing higher education at Bay College. “We ...

IHS Class of ’56 to meet

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming High School Class of 1956 will meet on Monday, June 15, at noon at the pavilion area of the Al Quaal Recreation Area for their monthly lunch. Classmates are reminded of the 70th reunion lunch on Friday, July 3, any time after noon at the River Rock Banquet Center. Spouses, friends, and relatives are invited to join us at both of these get-togethers. There are also plans to have a class float in the Ishpeming Independence Day Parade on July 4.