LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced an art contest for the 2026 State of the State program cover and a new writing contest for the chance to be a part of the address. “Michigan is growing as we continue working together to create good-paying jobs, fix our ...
30 years REPUBLIC — The idled Republic Mine, once the mighty lifeblood of this small west Marquette County town, is being permanently closed, the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company announced this morning. Idle for 15 years, activities necessary for closing the mine have begun. After suspending ...
Spooky Tales in the Snow As winter continues to get colder, there isn’t much else to do but cozy up with a good book. In my personal longing to be drawn into the other seasons I turn to mysteries, those over the spooky summer months, a time where the night feels extra alive with movement. ...
MARQUETTE — There is a ribbon-cutting taking place that at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Everyday Wines, located at 129 W. Baraga Ave., Marquette. The event will mark the 15-year anniversary of the business and the grand opening of its new expansion, the Cheese Cave. The public is ...
LANSING — Jason Marietti, a graduate of Ishpeming High School and Northern Michigan University who now resides in Grand Ledge, was recently awarded the Michigan Outstanding Educator of the Year award by the Michigan Adult, Community and Alternative Education Organization. Marietti has ...
ESCANABA – From winter dining specials to holiday celebrations, the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has approved a full slate of community events for 2026. The schedule opens with Restaurant Week, a promotional event to take place Feb. 22 to 28. Participating restaurants will ...