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Mobile food pantry to provide groceries to about 600 families in Harvey

HARVEY — Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a Mobile Food Pantry Thursday, in Harvey. The food distribution will take place at Silver Creek Church, 219 Silver Creek Road, beginning at 10 a.m. Food will be distributed while supplies last or until 11:30 a.m. Organizers expect food to be available for approximately 600 families. The event will be conducted as a drive-through distribution. Parking lot attendants will provide directions and help guide vehicles through the distribution area. Guests are asked to remain in ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

60 years ago MARQUETTE — Forty-five young men have been called for pre-induction physical examinations, the Marquette County Draft Board reports. Mrs. Frances Drake, Marquette, clerk in charge of the board’s office, Post Office Building, said the group will comprise the second portion of the 198th pre-induction call under the 1948 Draft Act as amended. The young men have been ordered to report to the Federal Building here by 11 a.m., Monday, and will go by chartered bus to Milwaukee by 11:30 a.m. 90 years ago ISHPEMING — The first week of the bird season has borne out ...

Goriesky recognized by Michigan REALTORS® for community service

MARQUETTE — Upper Peninsula REALTORS® has recognized Andi Goriesky for her nomination for the 2026 Michigan REALTORS® Good Neighbor Award, honoring her longtime community service through the Marquette Haunted Hayride. Goriesky was recognized as a Good Neighbor Award nominee during ...

Miss Rodeo Michigan Royalty Association crowns 2027 titleholders

MARQUETTE — The Miss Rodeo Michigan Royalty Association has announced the newly crowned 2027 Miss Rodeo Michigan titleholders following the 39th annual Miss Rodeo Michigan Pageant. Olivia Myers of downstate Wolverine, was crowned Miss Rodeo Michigan 2027, becoming the 39th woman to hold the Miss Rodeo Michigan title. Throughout her year of service, Myers will represent the state of Michigan, the sport of professional rodeo, and the western way of life at rodeos, community events, educational appearances, and other engagements across Michigan and the nation. Joining Myers in ...

MARQUETTE — Patric Dragon is a nationally recognized ceramic artist whose work is featured in prestigious collections, including the White House Collection of American Crafts, the Walt Disney World Corporate Collection and many others. He has received many awards and has juried many ...

Marquette Holistic Health Fair Returns Nov. 14

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Holistic Health Fair returns from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Northern Center at Northern Michigan University. The free community event brings together practitioners, businesses, artisans, educators, and community members for a day of exploring health, wellness, spirituality and more. “One of my favorite things about the Marquette Holistic Health Fair is seeing what happens when people come together,” said event coordinator Michelle Nichols. “People have a chance to discover something new, learn from one another, and make connections with ...