ESCANABA – A local nonprofit Enhance Escanaba is leading the charge to create a universally accessible refrigerated ice-skating rink at Ludington Park. This project will be fulfilled through the anticipated success of a crowdfunding campaign that the Michigan Economic Development ...
MARQUETTE — With the application period for Michigan’s elk season opening Friday, May 1, hunters should be aware of several key changes to the popular hunt. On April 8, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission voted to establish elk hunting regulations for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Those actions include: • Setting the first elk hunt period in 2026 from Sept. 23 through Oct. 4, a 12-day, contiguous period. Previously, the first hunt period was broken up into three, four-day sessions that began in late August. • Setting the second hunt period from Dec. 1 through Dec. 15, a ...
MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has announced the launch of a new statewide Gun Lock Distribution Map, a tool designed to help residents easily locate free firearm safety devices and expand access to safe storage resources across Michigan. The interactive map identifies 150 locations across Michigan where individuals can obtain free cable-style gun locks and provides an opportunity for community organizations, health departments and other partners to request supplies to distribute locally. By expanding the number of distribution sites ...
ESCANABA – Bay College President Dr. Nerita Hughes has been elected to serve as an Institutional Representative on the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Board of Directors. Her term will begin on July 1. The AACC’s 32-member board represents community colleges across the ...
MARQUETTE — The Richard M. Jopling Unit 44 of the American Legion Auxiliary will distribute memorial poppies throughout the month of May in honor of fallen service members and in support of veterans and their families. Poppies will be available May 8–10 during the Mother’s Day Craft Show at the Superior Dome in Marquette. Additional distributions will take place on May 23 at Super One Foods and Tadych’s Marketplace Foods. Community members may also find poppies throughout May at select Marquette-area businesses featuring Auxiliary “poppy boots.” Donations received ...
ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Police Department has released a statement warning residents of a financial scam. “Investigation into the scam shows the suspect(s) are likely based in Mexico or overseas,” said the statement. “The suspect(s) utilize spoofing tactics to appear as a trusted source through email. “The tactic utilized by the scammer(s) is presenting themselves as a legitimate person you may know and are requesting a change to their financial institution, account number, routing numbers etc. The scammer(s) use pre-paid cards / fintech. “Please use caution when ...
