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Today in History: 2022, state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Today is Saturday, Sept. 19, the 262nd day of 2026. There are 103 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 19, 2022, Great Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds ...

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Michigan absenteeism inches down; 1 in 4 still miss too much school

Chronic absenteeism in Michigan schools dropped slightly last year, but more than a fourth of students are still missing a lot of school. Statewide, 27.2% of K-12 students are chronically absent, down from 27.9% the previous year, according to figures released Thursday. The absenteeism rate in Michigan has been among the highest in the nation, according to one report. The persistently high absenteeism comes as many students in the state continue to struggle with reading and math. Third-grade reading scores reached a 12-year low in 2025, with just over 38% of students considered ...

2026 city of Marquette award recipients named

MARQUETTE — The city of Marquette Office of Arts & Culture has announced the recipients of the 29th Annual Art Awards, as nominated by the community for their significant impact and generous contributions to arts and culture in Marquette. Recipients include: • Arts Advocate: Michael Bradford • Arts Business: Niik Creative Co. • Arts Educator: Eric Marta • Arts Innovation: Emerson Graves • Arts Organization: Superiorland Woodturners • Arts Volunteer: John French • Performing Artist: Teal Lake Singers • Visual Artist: Steve Hughes • Writer: Jon Billman • ...

New opportunities, growth cited in region

MARQUETTE — The following is a roundup of Upper Peninsula business news prepared by InvestUP, a private-sector-led, non-profit organization based in Marquette focused on business growth, attracting and retaining talent and building prosperity across the Upper Peninsula. • State awards ...