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MDHHS seeks proposals for development of anti-bullying 
initiatives for students with special health care needs

MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a competitive Grant Funding Opportunity for schools to develop and implement peer-to-peer programs to address bullying of students with special heath care needs at elementary and secondary schools. The initiatives are to be based on the Statewide Autism Resources and Training model and incorporate targeted antibullying strategies that address the unique needs of students with physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional conditions. This opportunity is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, private- and ...

Sault Tribe Chairman Austin Lowes: Supreme Court decision is message to Enbridge

SAULT STE. MARIE – The United States Supreme Court this week issued a unanimous decision ending a multi-year legal debate that makes it clear that Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel’s lawsuit to shut down the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline should be heard in state court rather than federal.   Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Chairman Austin Lowes praised the court’s decision, stating that it sends a strong message to Enbridge.   “This was a unanimous decision by the Supreme Court with no dissents, and it sends a clear message to Enbridge they need to stop ...

Marquette Male Chorus to perform

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Male Chorus will present "Stage and Screen" at 7:30 p.m. May 15 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 W. Magnetic St., in Marquette. The concert will include musical favorites from both stage musicals and film scores. One highlight is a five-song selection from "Les Misérables." Other songs included are from "Anyone Can Whistle," "Gypsy" and "Wicked." There is a suggested donation of $10 at the door. For further information, call 906-458-0200.

LWV session on tap

MKARQUETTE — The League of Women Voters of Marquette County, a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, will hold its next general membership meeting at 6:45-8:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 6. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the George Shiras III Room on the second floor of Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St., Marquette. In its Barriers to Voting series, this meeting will feature Chocolay Township Clerk Max Engle who will talk about the proof of citizenship bills before Congress and the ...

GCC observing Community College Month

IRONWOOD — April marks Community College Month, and across the state, institutions like Gogebic Community College are proving why community colleges are the smartest first step and the strongest next step for students of all backgrounds. As part of a statewide network represented by the Michigan Community College Association, Michigan’s community colleges are expanding access, strengthening workforce pipelines, and creating real opportunities for students to succeed. At GCC, that mission comes to life every day, whether students are just getting started, returning to finish a ...

BAY CON returns to Bay College

ESCANABA — Bay College welcomes you to celebrate pop culture at BAY-CON May 1-2. Featuring large vendor and artist spaces, celebrity guests, cosplay, trivia, vintage video games, food trucks and so much more, BAY-CON is Upper Michigan’s largest con! Tickets are on sale NOW! For more information, email Dave Laur or call 906-217-4031.