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Baraga County Yard Sale set for Saturday

BARAGA — Baraga County is gearing up for a community tradition as the Baraga County Yard Sale returns on Saturday, featuring 36 registered sale sites spread across the county. Shoppers can begin exploring from 9 a.m. to noon, with most locations extending their hours well into the afternoon to welcome even more treasure‑hunters. This annual event brings neighbors together, draws visitors into the community and creates a fun, low‑pressure day of browsing, buying and connecting. With dozens of participating households and organizations, shoppers can expect everything from antiques ...

Freedom monument to be installed at Harlow Park

MARQUETTE — The Freedom Monument podiums have been installed at Harlow Park (corner of West Washington Street and North 7th Street) within the Veterans Memorial Mall in Marquette. A formal dedication ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. July 4, as a part of the American Legion Post 44 Independence Day event. In addition to their commemorative function, the granite podiums will serve as a platform for ongoing education and civic engagement, offering space for community groups and classrooms. The project was made possible by the Katers family of Marquette and supported by Fassbender ...

Habitat’s First Annual Pride Build set

MARQUETTE — Marquette County Habitat for Humanity will host its First Annual Pride Build on June 19–20, 2026, inviting volunteers from across the community to come together in support of affordable housing, inclusion and equitable access to safe housing. The two-day volunteer event will take place from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. each day at Habitat build sites located on Van Epps and Fairbanks in Harvey. Pride Build celebrates community, service and the belief that everyone deserves a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. While housing affordability continues to be a challenge for ...

LWV honors alternative high school teacher

MARQUETTE — The League of Women Voters of Marquette County presented the “Making Democracy Work” Award to Brian Prill, a social studies, Spanish and construction/work readiness teacher at Marquette Alternative High School. Prill’s enthusiasm for sharing the importance of voting and the democratic process with his students can be seen in his teaching philosophy, which is grounded in the belief that a strong democracy must equally value vocational training and academics. This belief is why he has spent the past several years involving all of his students in projects to make the ...

DNR’s Eastern UP Citizens’ Advisory Council to meet June 18 in Mackinac County

ST IGNACE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council is scheduled to hear updates on the DNR’s wolf abundance trail camera survey and moose research study and learn about current projects within the parks and recreation and fisheries divisions when the council meets in St. Ignace. The meeting will take place 6 to 8:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, June 18, at the Little Bear East Community Center, located at 275 Marquette St., St. Ignace. Additional business includes reports from various division staff, old business items, and ...

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore postpones prescribed fire

MUNISING — The National Park Service has determined that prescribed fire activities within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will be postponed until spring 2027. This decision was made after careful evaluation of conditions and personnel limitations. Updates regarding prescribed fire plans for spring 2027 will be shared as they are available.