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Newberry forestry consultant begins term as president of the Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc.

NEWBERRY — The Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc. has announced that Gerald H. “Jerry” Grossman, ACF, of Newberry, began his two-year term as president on July 1. He will subsequently serve as past president in accordance with ACF’s leadership succession process. As president, Grossman serves as the chief elected officer of the Association and is responsible for providing leadership to the organization, guiding strategic priorities, representing ACF within the forestry community, and working closely with the Executive Committee and National Office staff to ...

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Art Drop Shop & Studio marks grand re-opening

MARQUETTE - The Art Drop Shop & Studio has announced its grand re-opening at its new location, 129 W. Baraga Ave., Suite H, in downtown Marquette. Community members are invited to celebrate from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Located behind Everyday Wines and next to the Cheese Cave, the new space marks an exciting new chapter for the nonprofit organization, which previously operated from the Masonic Building before transitioning to hosting pop-up art events throughout Marquette County. The Art Drop Shop & Studio is dedicated to making creativity accessible by providing affordable, ...

Food truck coming to Ishpeming

ISHPEMING — The Feeding America Food Truck will be in Ishpeming from 8:30-10 a.m. Aug. 6, at the North Iron Church. This is a drive through. If you are walking, you can get food at the VFW parking lot from 9-10 a.m. We hope you can bring a container, otherwise we can provide one.

$135M to expand before-school, after-school, summer learning

MARQUETTE – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential has announced $135 million in available funding—nearly double the previous year’s investment—for the 2026-27 Out-of-School Time Grant Program and launched a series of statewide information sessions to help eligible organizations learn about the grant opportunity and prepare to apply. Michigan’s OST Grant provides support for high-quality before-school, after-school and summer learning opportunities for children and youth in grades K-12. During the 2025-26 grant cycle, MiLEAP awarded more ...

WIC participants now able to use benefits online at Meijer stores

MARQUETTE – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced that families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children are now able to shop with their WIC benefits online at Meijer stores. “WIC beneficiaries were already able to use their WIC cards for in-store shopping at Meijer and offering online shopping will make it even easier for families to buy healthy foods,” said Amy Epkey, MDHHS acting director. “MDHHS is committed to helping residents put food on the table for their families.” Online shopping ...