If there was any doubt about summer being here, the hot temperatures and high humidity during this past week has put an end to those doubts. While it has already been open for a few weeks, one of the Marquette area’s best weekly summer events is now in full swing: the Downtown Marquette ...

Another school year has come and gone, with most local schools drawing to a close this week. While many children are pleased to enter summer vacation, this isn’t the case for all. They may be glad that they no longer have homework, but the lack of a regular routine and socialization can be ...

State lawmakers including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer may be on to something in pursuing the goal of extending free pre-K to more Michigan families by 2027. Whitmer’s plan, which has enjoyed a modest measure of bi-partisan support, would make families with incomes up to 400% of the federal ...

The Marquette area is blessed with a good number of service organizations that, over the years, have become indespensible community advocates. One of those, the Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee, has been in action in recent days, working in an area they specialize in: ...

Lawmakers haven’t finalized the state budget, yet. That means there’s still time to let your lawmakers know what you want them to fight for. The state House and state Senate each has passed their version of an $80 billion budget, but the two chambers still have to meet to iron out their ...

This summer, a new technology-focused camp for girls will be taking place. Camp Infinity is the first of its kind in the area and is for girls entering grades 5-8 in the upcoming fall semester who have an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, commonly known as STEM. ...