Michigan health officials are encouraging parents during National Infant Immunization Week to make sure their children have all their vaccinations. That message takes on an added urgency this year with ongoing measles outbreaks nationwide, including Michigan, which reported new cases of the ...

With April being National Financial Literacy Month, Michigan Treasurer Rachael Eubanks is calling on residents to check out the new Michigan.gov/MiMoneyMatters website for a free personal finance education program. The site provides access to free, on-demand learning tools, such as ≤ ...

The Michigan State Police is once again taking part in a national initiative that encourages residents to dispose of expired, unused and unwanted prescription pills. All of MSP’s 31 posts will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April ...

Sunday is April 20 and to many, that might not be a particularly notable day on the calendar, but for others, 4-20 is an unofficial holiday to celebrate cannabis. There are several theories of how the holiday originated but the most credible dates back to 1971, with five high school students ...

The Marquette Area Sister Cities Partnership recently recognized Paulette Lindberg for her more than 40 years of service to the program, which celebrates the partnership between Marquette and its Japanese sister city Higashiomi. “I really appreciate the award,” said Lindberg. “I’ve ...

Easter weekend is upon us, and there are quite a few events to get locals in the holiday spirit. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, west enders can have lunch with the Easter Bunny at the Ishpeming VFW. Hot dogs and refreshments will be available. The VFW post 4573 is located at 310 Bank St. ...