ESCANABA — There is one less Pontiac Firebird in the world after an explosion in downtown residential Escanaba on Friday night. The two people who had been traveling in the car when it caught fire escaped. The high-performance automobile, a 2000 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6, was owned by ...
MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Quilters Association (MCQA) is proud to present the bi- annual 2026 Autumn Comforts Quilt Show at Ojibwa Casino in Harvey. This event will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. Admission will be $5. There will be over 200 quilts on display along with door prizes, basket raffles and demonstrations. Quilters from across the Marquette County region, as well as those from other areas will be displaying a variety of quilts and related items. A plethora of color and texture will adorn the event. MCQA was formed ...
MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have fallen 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.92/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 24.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 66.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 9.6 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $4.854 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Michigan was priced at $3.39/g yesterday while the most expensive was $5.74/g, a difference of $2.35/g. ...
DOLLAR BAY – United States Coast Guard Station Portage underwent an official Change of Command Thursday. A formal ceremony was conducted at Dollar Bay schools complete with a color guard, a personnel inspection, and a reading of orders. These elements are all conducted to a formally prescribed ritual to honor and maintain traditions of the service, and to publicly demonstrate that authority has passed without interruption. The occasion also gives the members of the command, as well as guests and the public, a chance to recognize both the service and achievements of the outgoing ...
TRAVERSE CITY — Flow Water Advocates is proud to announce the release of the Great Lakes Passport, a free educational guide that invites Michiganders and visitors alike to explore the Great Lakes while learning about the rights, history, and legal protections that safeguard these shared waters. Designed for families, educators, outdoor enthusiasts, and all friends of the Great Lakes, the Great Lakes Passport combines travel inspiration with practical knowledge about public access to one of the region's most important natural resources. Part travel companion and part educational ...
MARQUETTE — "Coven of the Worm Moon" finishes the story of the Fletcher family as they find themselves in a standoff once again with the supernatural. "Coven of the Worm Moon" travels an expanse of the state, starting in Detroit, but including stops in Bay City, Vanderbilt, The Mackinac Bridge, Munising, Muskegon and just south of Cheboygan. Rick Clifton of Quills and Chills podcast writes, “Ghosts, grief, addiction, family, and a growing sense of dread, 'Coven of the Worm Moon' delivers on all fronts. Beneath its chilling supernatural horror lies a powerful story about loss, ...
