ESCANABA — Instead of spending what was scheduled as the first day of summer at the beach, many area students are looking at spending more time in the classroom. Several area school districts have announced updated school calendars — or potential updates — to reflect the amount of snow ...

HANCOCK — The nation’s first community-wide prenatal and infant cash prescription program, Rx Kids, is now available to families in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Beginning in March 2026, expectant parents can apply to receive $1,500 during pregnancy, followed by $500 in monthly payments ...

MARQUETTE — The Young Authors Conference is scheduled from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, May 4-6 and from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, May 7. The event will take place in Jamrich Hall on the campus of Northern Michigan University. A day at Young Authors consists of a number of events. ...

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Kiwanis Club has announced its 31st year of sponsoring the Marquette July 4th Parade with the city of Marquette, starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at McClelland Avenue and West Washington Street in Marquette.   For an online application to enter ...

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Farmers Market invites community members to its annual market preview from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 25. This special event offers a first look at the upcoming market season and provides an opportunity for 100 customers to purchase market memberships and pick ...