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Piano performances coming up

MARQUETTE — Piano students of Robert Buchkoe will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9 in the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. The performance is free to the public and will feature a wide range of ages including adults and a variety of musical styles. For more information call 906-226-7273.

Program on dementia caregiving on tap

MARQUETTE — Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for caregivers of people with dementia, will be held from 2–3 p.m. (Eastern) Wednesdays, June 10, 17 and 24 via Zoom. During the three online sessions participants will learn basic information about dementia and its impact on brain function, how to communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia, recognize stages of dementia, how to provide meaningful daily activities based on the interests and abilities of the person with dementia, how to better understand and address dementia related behaviors, ...

Health foundation grant window now open

MARQUETTE — The West End Health Foundation opened the application window for its Proactive Grant funding on Thursday, May 1. Applications must be submitted by noon on June 1 through the online portal at westendhf.org/grants. Proactive Grant funding is awarded to select nonprofit organizations that provide programs and services benefiting residents of Marquette County’s West End community. The 2026 grant cycle will prioritize initiatives that address food security, supporting efforts that improve access to reliable, nutritious food. Each year, the Proactive Grant program focuses on ...

United Airlines announces revised launch date for Chicago O’Hare Service to Marquette

MARQUETTE — United Airlines has announced a revision to the planned launch of its new service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport. This adjustment is the result of operational limitations established under a recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order affecting capacity at O’Hare. As a result, the inaugural ORD–MQT service will now commence on October 25, consistent with the anticipated expiration of the current FAA capacity restrictions. Customers who have already secured reservations for the affected service will be given ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago MARQUETTE — Citing a decline in passengers, American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will pull out of the Marquette County Airport in Negaunee Township Aug 1. But that blow, which includes the loss of a dozen baggage and terminal jobs, may be cushioned by an expansion of the company’s aircraft maintenance facility, now located at the county airport. A Marquette County official confirmed Friday that American is considering a major expansion of the maintenance facility at the former Sawyer Air Force Base the facility would service the airline’s ...