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Application period for Michigan elk hunt opens Friday

MARQUETTE — With the application period for Michigan’s elk season opening Friday, May 1, hunters should be aware of several key changes to the popular hunt. On April 8, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission voted to establish elk hunting regulations for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. ...

Bay College president elected to AACC board of directors


ESCANABA – Bay College President Dr. Nerita Hughes has been elected to serve as an Institutional Representative on the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Board of Directors. Her term will begin on July 1. The AACC’s 32-member board represents community colleges across the ...

Legion poppies to start blooming

MARQUETTE — The Richard M. Jopling Unit 44 of the American Legion Auxiliary will distribute memorial poppies throughout the month of May in honor of fallen service members and in support of veterans and their families. Poppies will be available May 8–10 during the Mother’s Day Craft ...

IPD warns of ‘spoofing’ scam

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Police Department has released a statement warning residents of a financial scam. “Investigation into the scam shows the suspect(s) are likely based in Mexico or overseas,” said the statement. “The suspect(s) utilize spoofing tactics to appear as a trusted ...

MARSP spring session coming up

MARQUETTE — The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel invites all retired school personnel, including teachers and all support staff, to its spring meeting. The session will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, at the Marquette Regional History Center, 145 W. Spring St., ...