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MTEC SmartZone’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program welcomes new 2026 cohort

HOUGHTON — MTEC SmartZone’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Program has launched its 2026 cohort, putting six startups into a three-month intensive to help founders move promising products closer to market Backed by a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, AMMP focuses on giving entrepreneurs in advanced materials and manufacturing the business preparation, pitch support and commercialization guidance needed to scale. This year’s cohort includes CaptureTech, her.HAT, PileVision, Optical Quantum Technologies, SinusBath and ZiTech, with kickoff ...

Zoom session on energy emergency set

MARQUETTE — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with policy and energy experts Courtney Brady and Douglas Jester, will host a webinar addressing the two emerging stories surrounding energy in the U.S. and how the administration is putting our clean energy future at stake. Expect to hear answers to questions like: • Two very different energy emergency narratives are playing out; how did we get here?
 • In an era of escalating executive orders surrounding fossil fuel energy, what are the impacts?
 • How can we meet our energy needs and goals with clean energy ...

Tourist Park closure for clean up

MARQUETTE — Tourist Park will be closed to all traffic for storm clean up beginning today until clean-up is complete. Forestry crews will be removing significant tree fall and tree damage in the park and wooded area adjacent to the park to the south and west. Heavy equipment will be present. For public safety please do not enter any part of the park. No foot traffic, bicycle traffic nor vehicular traffic is allowed in the camping area or day use area. Both vehicle entrances will be barricaded to all traffic. The 906 Bicycle Playground and NTN connector trail will also be closed as ...

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Ishpeming set to host open house for 2026 street projects

ISHPEMING — The city of Ishpeming will host an open house for residents to learn about the upcoming 2026 street improvement projects. It will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6 in the council room at Ishpeming City Hall, located at 100 E. Division St. Residents are invited to attend at their convenience during the two‑hour window to review project maps and plans, ask questions and speak directly with city staff, engineering consultants and construction contractors involved in the work. This informal open house format allows the public to stop in, review materials and receive ...