MARQUETTE — The year 2026 marks the first year of the Upper Peninsula Folklife Festival, a weekend-long event celebrating traditional arts running from Oct. 2-4 in various locations around Marquette County. “Traditional folk arts are art forms or crafts that are learned in an informal ...
IRONWOOD — The Lake Superior Performance Rally will take place from 10 a.m. EST Oct. 9, through 1 a.m. EST Oct. 10, in the Ottawa National Forest near Kenton. The rally is a high-speed, timed motorsport race. To support the event and provide for safety, a temporary road closure will be in ...
Today in History: September 29, Willie Mays makes “The Catch” By The Associated Press Today is Tuesday, Sept. 29, the 272nd day of 2026. There are 93 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 29, 1954, Willie Mays of the New York Giants made a running, over-the-shoulder catch ...
MARQUETTE — As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the Marquette City Fire Department is reminding residents that a simple everyday task — charging a phone, laptop, tool or other electronic device — can carry fire risks if not done safely. This year’s Fire Prevention Week, observed Oct. ...
AMASA — Beethoven & Banjos, the Upper Peninsula's acclaimed cross-genre music festival, is proud to announce its 2026 festival theme, Music of Madagascar, featuring internationally recognized Malagasy musicians Mikahely Razafy (Mikahely) and David Rajaonary (Rade). More than a presentation ...
MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have fallen 24.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.66/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 47.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.68/g higher than a year ...
