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Hiawatha National Forest seeks public help with reforestation effort

GLADSTONE — The U.S. Forest Service is looking for a few, well, a lot more than a few, good pinecones, to support an effort that could help shape the region’s forests for decades to come — one pinecone at a time. Beginning today, the agency will accept jack and red pinecones as part of ...

American Legion Post 44 to host fish fry

MARQUETTE — American Legion Post 44 will host a fish fry Friday, Oct. 9, offering a selection of seafood and other meals to the public. The event will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 44, which is located at 700 W. Bluff St., in Marquette. The menu will include whitefish, cod, shrimp and chicken strips. Diners can choose between a baked potato or french fries and all meals will include coleslaw. Takeout orders can be called in beginning at 3:30 p.m. at 906-225-0781, with pickup times beginning at 4:30 p.m. The fish fry is open to the public and community ...

Cause of fatal Negaunee Township fire under investigation

NEGAUNEE TOWNSHIP — A Negaunee Township house fire Monday night left one man dead and another with severe burns. Michigan State Police troopers from the Negaunee post and firefighters from several agencies responded to the single-story residence where a 67-year-old man was found deceased ...

First Bank Upper Michigan marks grand opening of new Marquette branch

MARQUETTE – The Lake Superior Community Partnership assisted First Bank Upper Michigan with a ribbon-cutting celebration on Sept. 25, marking the grand opening of the bank’s new Marquette branch at 2065 U.S. 41 West. The grand opening celebration welcomed customers, community members and ...

Snowbound Books to hold author event at MooseWood Nature Center

MARQUETTE — Families are invited to celebrate the changing seasons with an afternoon of stories, nature and hands-on activities at A Fall Afternoon of Stories and Nature at 2 p.m. on Sunday at MooseWood Nature Center on Presque Isle Park. The event will feature Kelsey E. Gross, author of “Fall: A Seasons Story,” who will share a reading of her book with children and families. Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore the outdoors through family-friendly activities, a StoryWalk and nature exploration. Designed with young readers and their families in mind, the event ...