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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 ...

Marquette County Health Department to hold vaccine clinics

MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Health Department will be holding a series of community clinics for flu and COVID vaccines. Both vaccines are available for everyone six months and older. Clinics are as follows: - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Negaunee Senior Center - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 12, Ishpeming Senior Center - 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, Republic-Michigamme school gym - 3-5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19, Powell Township Hall in Big Bay The MCHD bills Medicare, Medicaid and must private insurances. Attendees should bring their insurance card(s). COVID and flu vaccines ...

Today in History: 1981, Anwar Sadat assassinated

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 6, the 279th day of 2026. There are 86 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 6, 1981, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was shot to death by members of the Egyptian Islamic Jihad while reviewing a military parade. Also on this date: In 1927, the era of ...

Inside the process of protecting Michigan elections

LANSING – Before a single Michigan vote is counted, election workers will have already tested tabulators, secured ballots and locked down all equipment. All under a system built to protect elections across the state. Michigan splits the work: For example, counties program the ...