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First Bank Upper Michigan marks grand opening of new Marquette branch

MARQUETTE – The Lake Superior Community Partnership assisted First Bank Upper Michigan with a ribbon-cutting celebration on Sept. 25, marking the grand opening of the bank’s new Marquette branch at 2065 U.S. 41 West. The grand opening celebration welcomed customers, community members and ...

Bay film series announces fall schedule


ESCANABA — The Bay Film Series at Bay College announces its Fall 2026 schedule. For over 30 years, the Film Series has celebrated the art of filmmaking, showcasing art house, international and award-winning movies. The series begins on Oct. 22, with the independent film "Olmo," billed as ...

Gas prices drop

MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have fallen 22.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.43/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 42.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.37/g higher than a year ...

American Legion Post 44 to host fish fry

MARQUETTE — American Legion Post 44 will host a fish fry Friday, Oct. 9, offering a selection of seafood and other meals to the public. The event will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 44, which is located at 700 W. Bluff St., in Marquette. The menu will include whitefish, cod, shrimp and chicken strips. Diners can choose between a baked potato or french fries and all meals will include coleslaw. Takeout orders can be called in beginning at 3:30 p.m. at 906-225-0781, with pickup times beginning at 4:30 p.m. The fish fry is open to the public and community ...

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 ...