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Irish band Altan come to Marquette Thursday

MARQUETTE — For more than four decades, Altan has stood at the forefront of traditional Irish music. The band's spirit and sound come from the deep and rich musical tradition of their native County Donegal. Led by singer and fiddler Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, they blend the raw energy of the ...

Marquette County quilters group to present bi-annual show

MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Quilters Association to present the bi-annual 2026 Autumn Comforts Quilt Show. This event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Oct. 3 and from from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Ojibwa Casino, 105 Acre Trail, Marquette. There will be over 200 quilts on display along with door prizes and basket raffles. Quilters from across the Marquette County region, as well as those from other areas will be proudly displaying a variety of quilts and related items. A plethora of color and texture will adorn the event. MCQA has worked as a team to ...

Gas prices jump substantially

MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have risen 30.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.31/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 2.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.32/g higher than a year ...

Study: LSSU economic impact on state significant

SAULT STE. MARIE – Lake Superior State University has a significent impact on Michigan's economy, a new study found. In fiscal year 2024, LSSU students, alumni, and operations generated nearly $110 million in economic activity and supported approximately 465 jobs statewide, according the ...

Celebrating the sixties at Crystal Theatre

CRYSTAL FALLS - A leading tribute band invites a 2026 audience to take “A Journey Through the Sixties” at Crystal Theatre in Crystal Falls at 7 p.m. CDT Friday, Sept. 18. Hailed as “the most authentic sixties show on the world circuit today,” Sixtiesmania takes the audience on a musical roller coaster of that turbulent decade. From the Beatles to the Beach Boys, the band covers the British Invasion, the California vibes, Carnaby Street, the Vietnam tour of duty, Flower Power, Woodstock and more. “Get ready for the psychedelic 60s," said Kristin Underhill, Crystal Theatre’s ...