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Gas prices fall

Average gasoline prices in Michigan have fallen 21.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.12/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 60.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 97.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 13.8 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.299 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Michigan was priced at $3.36/g yesterday while the most expensive was $5.99/g, a difference of $2.63/g. The lowest ...

Marquette seeks art awards nominations

MARQUETTE — The city of Marquette Office of Arts & Culture asks the community to nominate individuals, organizations, and businesses for the 29th Annual City of Marquette Art Awards. Nominees may be nominated for one or more of the 11 categories listed below. 
Arts Volunteer, Arts Advocate, Arts Educator, Youth Award, Visual Artist, Performing Artist, Writer of the Year, Special Recognition, Arts Organization, Arts Innovation and Arts Business. The deadline for nomination is Thursday, July 16, 2026. To nominate, learn more information about the City’s Annual Art Awards and find ...

Library hosting free meals program for summer

NEGAUNEE — Starting this week Monday, any children (18 and under) or developmentally delayed adults (up to age 26) can receive nourishing meals at the Negaunee Public Library for no cost. Distribution will be from noon-1:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the summer. All meal options are nut-free and various meal options, including vegetarian and gluten-free, will be available as well. For additional information, visit the Feeding America West Michigan website https://www.feedwm.org/ or the library's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary for ...

UPHS-Marquette welcomes oncology specialist

MARQUETTE — UP Health System–Marquette has welcomed Allison Blaksmith, PA-C, to its Cancer Center team. Blaksmith specializes in oncology and bone health, including osteoporosis treatment and cancer care and is dedicated to supporting patients through complex health decisions with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Blaksmith earned her physician assistant degree and Bachelor of Science from Central Michigan University. “My family and I moved to the Upper Peninsula from Lansing 14 years ago and love every season of it,” Blaksmith said. “Marquette is home. The ...

Choose VA veteran enrollment events June 22-23

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center will host two outreach events targeting Veteran enrollment on June 22-23.  The Pact Act recently changed the rules of health care eligibility for veterans. In the past, many veterans were told they made too much money or had missed an enrollment deadline. Veterans often believed health care was only available to those who served in combat or were deployed and some felt they were taking benefits away from others or had to give up their private insurance. There are many misconceptions when it comes to eligibility for VA health ...

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