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Bohnak to address MEA group

ISHPEMING — The Marquette County chapter of the Michigan Education Association, retired, will meet at the MEA office in Ishpeming at 10 a.m. Friday May 29. State Rep. Karl Bohnak, R-Deerton, will give a legislative update. All public school retirees are invited.

Grant applications for anti-trafficking victim services sought

MARQUETTE – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Grant Funding Opportunity for anti-trafficking organizations to expand or enhance direct support and specialized services to victims of human trafficking.  The focus of the initiative is to ...

Don Mlostek Memorial Scholarship established at Bay College

ESCANABA – The Bay College Foundation has announced the establishment of the Don Mlostek Memorial Scholarship, created to honor the life, service and community commitment of Donald “Don” Mlostek. The scholarship will be awarded each year, beginning in the 2027-28 academic year. The ...

Update on Marquette’s 4th of July Parade 2026 set

MARQUETTE — This year's Marquette July 4th Parade is special since the Nation's 250th birthday is being celebrated. The theme for the parade is One Nation Indivisible – 250 Years. The parade start time is 2 p.m. at McClellan Avenue and West Washington Street. Attendees should plan to ...

Community schools graduates 29 students

ISHPEMING — On May 13, at St. John’s School in Ishpeming, 29 students received their high school diplomas from the Ishpeming-Negaunee-NICE Adult and Alternative Education Program. During the 58 years of service, the program has graduated 1,792 adults, according to Community Schools Director ...