MARQUETTE — A new report has found that 43% of households in Marquette County struggle to get by, especially as the cost of basics has risen over time. The Michigan Association of United Ways, in collaboration with United For ALICE, will release the new ALICE Report for the state of ...
MARQUETTE — MooseWood Nature Center got its start in Marquette 30 years ago as a way to bring a better understanding and appreciation of the beauty and understanding of the Upper Peninsula’s natural history to visitors from out-of-town, and to community members of all ages. Programs celebrating the area’s natural history, outdoor recreational opportunities and environmental education have been provided at on and off sites, in area school classrooms and for private groups. Recently MooseWood received a $5,000 grant from Waste Management, Inc., to provide resources for recycling ...
I am pleased to report to you that Oswald’s Bear Ranch is now open and is located just north of Newberry and it is a very famous tourist attraction. This great Upper Peninsula attraction is the largest bear ranch in the entire United States on a large 240 acre site. The bear ranch is a ...
NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Public Library will hold a robotics interest meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday. Families with children of all ages are welcome to attend and find out about the library's summer plans to offer weekly robotics clubs for different age ranges. As part of the interest meeting, dates and times for the robotics clubs will be determined. The robotics clubs are sponsored by a grant from the Pizza Hut Foundation. For more information, visit the library's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700, extension 18.
HARVEY — Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops and the Venture Crew in Marquette and Alger counties invite families with girls or boys aged 5 or older to “Spring into Scouting” on from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Lakenenland Sculpture Park east of Marquette on M-28. Families can enjoy fishing, observing nature in the bog, crossing a monkey bridge, fire starting, Angry Bird games, miniature boat races, making a craft and seeing the amazing sculptures. This will provide a taste of the fun and adventure of scouting. Thanks to Lakenenland Sculpture Park for support of the event. The ...
MARQUETTE — Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs will hold her next community office hours from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 10, in the Shiras Room, on the top level of Peter White Public Library (Front Street side) in Marquette. The meeting is intended to provide an informal opportunity to discuss issues within the community, and to give citizens the opportunity for direct dialogue with city staff about interests and concerns.
