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Immanuel Lutheran Church Donates $1,000 to support Bay College Food Pantry

ESCANABA — Bay de Noc Community College’s Food Pantry recently received a $1,000 donation from Immanuel Lutheran Church, made possible through proceeds from the church’s Annual Lenten Breakfast. The check was presented to Kari Meunier, director of Accessibility and Special Populations at ...

10 scholarships announced for Young Writers Storytelling Workshop

MARQUETTE — The Young Writers Storytelling Workshop, happening from 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. May 16 at Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St., Marquette, has announced that 10 scholarships are available for aspiring young writers who would like to participate in this year’s workshop ...

ATV Big Air Tour comes to the 2026 U.P. State Fair Grandstand

ESCANABA — Get ready for an adrenaline‑charged night of extreme action as the ATV Big Air Tour roars into the 2026 U.P. State Fair Grandstand with two shows on Tuesday, Aug. 18. This nationally-touring, high‑energy motorsports spectacular delivers gravity‑defying stunts, massive jumps ...

Gas prices jump

MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have risen 21.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.01/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 2.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 99.8 cents per gallon higher ...

BLP board session changed

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Board of Light and Power board meeting scheduled for today has been rescheduled to 4:30 p.m. May 5. The meeting will be held at at the BLP offices at 2200 Wright St., Marquette.

Road commission notes road status

MARQUETTE — According to the Marquette County Road Commission, Harlow Lake Road (County Road HD) is now open to traffic. However, County Road 438 (from .5 miles east of Kates Grade to the Dickinson County line) and County Road LG (River Road) remain closed until further notice due to ...