MARQUETTE — The compost drop-off site located at 1415 Pioneer Road will be closed Saturday and the household rubbish site will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. The compost site will reopen from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 and the household rubbish site will reopen from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, or when capacity is met.
30 years ago REPUBLIC — Beavers rule River Road in Republic Township, as a flood warning remained in effect today for north and west Marquette County. The Michigamme River covered County Road L.G. in seven places this morning that were passable only by truck. In some places, the road, also known as River Road, was 3 feet deep. Local residents estimate the river has risen more than 6 feet since Sunday. 60 years ago K.I. SAWYER — For six hours tomorrow, K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base will be the scene of flyovers, bus tours, static displays of aircraft and missiles, and drum ...
Get ready for our Summer Reading: Unearth a Story! Check out all the new dinosaur books in Youth Services. I’ll be highlighting a few here that may catch your eye, but all summer long you can unearth a dinosaur story of your very own. “Field Trip to Dinosaur Valley” by John Hare Follow a young student on their wordless adventure back in time to learn about the dinosaurs. This book is only illustrations, opening the story up to just be viewed, or to play along with your own personal narrations. Though the trip goes wrong when our protagonist falls away from the rest of their ...
ESCANABA – As the academic year comes to a close, Bay College’s TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program is celebrating a year of outstanding student achievement. Throughout the year, TRIO students earned recognition in academic competitions, leadership events, campus presentations, ...
MARQUETTE — More Michigan colleges and universities are prohibiting tobacco and e-cigarette use according to the 2025 Tobacco-Free Report Card released by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. In 2025, 45% of Michigan colleges and universities implemented a 100% tobacco-free or smoke-free campus policy, up from 37% in 2022. Institutions with policies that prohibit e-cigarettes increased from 70.6% to 87%. “College and university campuses are key settings for reducing tobacco and nicotine use and supporting young adults who want to quit,” said Dr. Natasha ...
