MARQUETTE — Marquette Area Public Schools is accepting registrations for Session 2 of our first Learn Quest, a summer school program designed for innovative and unique hands-on teaching and learning. Session 2 will run from July 8-July 18, Mondays through Thursdays. Registration for Session ...
LANSING (AP) — Michigan officials on Wednesday began raising public awareness of tougher sampling rules they expect to result in more drinking water systems exceeding limits for lead, a byproduct of new regulations enacted after Flint’s crisis. Samples now have to be taken not only from ...
MARQUETTE — Chocolay Township will be seeking a new township manager. The township board voted unanimously to accept Jon Kangas’ letter of resignation at a special meeting on Tuesday and, in a separate vote, set a July 30 deadline to apply for the position. Township Trustee Judy White ...
MEXICO CITY — The man and his 23-month-old daughter lay face down in shallow water along the bank of the Rio Grande, his black shirt hiked up to his chest with the girl tucked inside. Her arm was draped around his neck suggesting she clung to him in her final moments. The searing photograph ...
MARQUETTE — The Marquette City Commission at its meeting Monday unanimously approved a professional services contract with GEI Consultants for design and construction oversight of the Williams Park athletic court renovation and Americans with Disabilities Act access project. Commissioners ...
WASHINGTON — Sixty seconds for answers, a television audience of millions and, for some candidates, a first chance to introduce themselves to voters. The back-to-back Democratic presidential debates beginning today are exercises in competitive sound bites featuring 20 candidates hoping to ...
MUNISING — Reservations will be required for all camping in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore effective July 11. Campers can begin making reservations starting at 10 a.m. Thursday by going to www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. The reservation requirement will include all 67 ...
MARQUETTE — Richard P. Smith, a Marquette-based outdoors writer, has garnered two awards from the Michigan Outdoors Writers Association, which held its annual award ceremony and 75th anniversary conference recently at Crystal Mountain in downstate Thompsonville. Smith took second place in ...
Mamma Mia! The Forest Roberts Theatre at Northern Michigan University continues their summer season with a big, literally splashy production of “Mamma Mia!” With a book by Catherine Johnson and music and lyrics by Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, “Mamma Mia!” is the most successful ...
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Information for the Community Calendar should be submitted in writing, including the phone number of a contact person, no later than one week before the event. Mail to The Mining Journal, Attention: Newsroom/Community Calendar, Box 430, Marquette, MI 49855; fax to 906-228-2617; ...
MARQUETTE — After a year-long hiatus, the One Book One Community program is making its comeback with a new name and a new partner. Two Books Two Communities expands the 13-year program with two book selections — both about Great Lakes — and a variety of events being held in both ...
TRENARY — The Trenary United Methodist Church will host its annual Strawberry Social from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday in Trenary. Shortcakes and sundaes will be featured. Donations wil be accepted with 10 percent donated back to the community.
GWINN — Grace Lutheran Church in Gwinn will be serving its free monthly community meal from 5:30-6:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 3. Everyone is invited to this Table of Grace at which pulled pork sandwiches and salads will be served. The handicapped accessible church is located at 558 W. M-35 ...
MARQUETTE — National Alliance on Mental Illness Michigan will host its NAMIWalks Northern Michigan Kick-Off Rally from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Ore Dock Brewing Co. in Marquette. The NAMIWalks Kick-Off Rally is free, family-friendly event for all members of the Upper Peninsula to come together ...
MARQUETTE — The Peter White Public Library invites the public to attend a talk entitled, “Words and Yooper Identity,” by Dr. Wil Rankinen, assistant professor and undergrad program director, communication sciences and disorders, Grand Valley State University, part of the 2019 Summer ...
MARQUETTE — The public is invited to join Northern Vegans for a casual dinner at Temaki & Tea at 1401 Presque Isle Ave., Marquette, at 6 p.m. July 10. Order a vegan dinner off the menu. All are welcome, no RSVP required. Visit northernvegans.com, Northern Vegans on Facebook, or call ...
NEGAUNEE — On July 12, the free Friday Fancy Iron Flea Market wil be on Iron Street in Historic Downtown Negaunee. The schedule is 8 a.m. for set up, show up and set up, no registration, sales from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., rain or shine. Any questions call Marybeth at 475-0064 or ...