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Bay College presents premier fingerstyle guitarist Ben Woolman


ESCANABA – Bay College invites the community to experience an evening of world-class acoustic guitar as acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Ben Woolman takes the stage at Bay College's Besse Center Theater on the Escanaba campus at 7 p.m. (ET) Thursday, Oct. 15. Doors will open at 6:30 ...

Manistique Area Tourist Council photo contest noted

MANISTIQUE — The Manistique Area Tourist Council has announced its first photograph contest, “Capture the Spirit of Manistique.” Visitors and residents are invited to submit pictures taken in the Manistique area or nearby attractions that tell the story of Manistique. “We are excited to receive pictures that celebrate the beauty of Manistique,” said Connie Diller secretary-treasurer of the MATC. “We know the unique spirit of Manistique and will share the photographer’s vision to inspire others to experience it for themselves.” There will be a winning photo selected in ...

Spanish Club sale today

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Senior High School Spanish Club is having a garage sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today at Singletrack Health, 107 W. Main St., Marquette, to help fund the 2026-27 exchange program. All items are donation or pay-what-you-can after noon. Here is a quote from Katelynn Jensen, Spanish teacher at Marquette Senior High School and MSHS Spanish Club advisor: "MSHS Spanish Club is gearing up for its fourth Costa Rica Exchange in the 2026-2027 school year. MSHS partners with Liceo Experimental Bilingüe de Pococí in Guápiles, Costa Rica, every two years for a cultural ...

Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority to meet Aug. 28 in St. Ignace

ST. IGNACE - The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority, the state agency tasked with overseeing construction, maintenance and operation of a controversial, proposed utility tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, will meet Aug. 28 in St. Ignace. The session, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., will be held at Little Bear East Arena and Community Center, 275 Marquette St., St. Ignace. A copy of the full agenda will be available at the MSCA website. The meeting will be available to watch live on YouTube. If built, the tunnel will house a replacement segment for the Enbridge Line 5 light oil and natural ...