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Bee Positive with native plants: Creating Habitat for native U.P. bees

MARQUETTE — From 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 30, join organizers at Moosewood Nature Center in Marquette for the presentation, Bee Positive With Native Plants: Creating Habitat For Native U.P. Bees. Michelle Wietek of Designs By Nature will talk about native bees, their relationships with native plants and tips for creating healthy bee habitat in your own backyard. A native plant sale will follow at 11 a.m. (no early sales). A portion of the sale will benefit Moosewood Nature Center. This is an early-season sale so organizers can't accept pre-orders, but organizers will have ...

Bohnak to address MEA group

ISHPEMING — The Marquette County chapter of the Michigan Education Association, retired, will meet at the MEA office in Ishpeming at 10 a.m. Friday May 29. State Rep. Karl Bohnak, R-Deerton, will give a legislative update. All public school retirees are invited.

Grant applications for anti-trafficking victim services sought

MARQUETTE – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Grant Funding Opportunity for anti-trafficking organizations to expand or enhance direct support and specialized services to victims of human trafficking.  The focus of the initiative is to strengthen and expand anti-trafficking services provided by established victim service organizations. Funding will support a broad range of critical services that support survivors of labor and sex trafficking; ensuring survivors have access to holistic, trauma-informed care that promotes long-term ...

Don Mlostek Memorial Scholarship established at Bay College

ESCANABA – The Bay College Foundation has announced the establishment of the Don Mlostek Memorial Scholarship, created to honor the life, service and community commitment of Donald “Don” Mlostek. The scholarship will be awarded each year, beginning in the 2027-28 academic year. The ...

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Update on Marquette’s 4th of July Parade 2026 set

MARQUETTE — This year's Marquette July 4th Parade is special since the Nation's 250th birthday is being celebrated. The theme for the parade is One Nation Indivisible – 250 Years. The parade start time is 2 p.m. at McClellan Avenue and West Washington Street. Attendees should plan to arrive at 1:15 p.m. or earlier as the nearby streets are closed then. The parade float line up time is 1 p.m. To apply for entering a float or car go online to https://bit.ly/KiwanisMQTParadeApplication or the website marquettefourth.com. Organizers still need 10 additional volunteer crossing guards ...