HOUGHTON - The Houghton County Jail Committee is conducting a meeting/ work session today at 4 p.m. in the Conference Room, on the 5th floor of the Houghton County Courthouse. The meeting was initially scheduled for July 20, but was postponed. There are several goals for the meeting. The ...
ISHPEMING — Anyone know when and who was the first female elected to the Ishpeming City Council? It happened in 1957, when Hilda Holmgren was elected, by write-in vote, to the city council. She never served, however. In late July of 1957, the Women's Civic League was formed with the stated ...
MARQUETTE – The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential has announced $135 million in available funding—nearly double the previous year’s investment—for the 2026-27 Out-of-School Time Grant Program and launched a series of statewide information sessions to help eligible organizations learn about the grant opportunity and prepare to apply. Michigan’s OST Grant provides support for high-quality before-school, after-school and summer learning opportunities for children and youth in grades K-12. During the 2025-26 grant cycle, MiLEAP awarded more ...
Today in History: July 31, Phelps sets Olympic medal record By The Associated Press Today is Friday, July 31, the 212th day of 2026. There are 153 days left in the year. Today in history: On July 31, 2012, at the Summer Olympics in London, swimmer Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic medal, ...
NEGAUNEE — For the final concert of the summer, the Negaunee City Band will reprise the most popular numbers played during the season, as selected by the audience and the band. The concert is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the Outdoor Performing Arts Center at the east end of Iron Street. Everyone likes medleys, from Broadway shows, movies, and popular groups such as Journey. Leading the way is “The Best of Journey,” a vital part of the music scene in the 1980s, with songs such as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart),” “Open Arms,” ...
MARQUETTE - The Art Drop Shop & Studio has announced its grand re-opening at its new location, 129 W. Baraga Ave., Suite H, in downtown Marquette. Community members are invited to celebrate from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Located behind Everyday Wines and next to the Cheese Cave, the new space marks an exciting new chapter for the nonprofit organization, which previously operated from the Masonic Building before transitioning to hosting pop-up art events throughout Marquette County. The Art Drop Shop & Studio is dedicated to making creativity accessible by providing affordable, ...
