It’s been happening every year since 1970, and for good reason. Earth Day began that year to bring awareness to the environment. Considering all the challenges facing the globe, such as climate change, habitat loss, pollution and other issues, it was a noble gesture that continues to this ...

A recent report from the people who run Sawyer International Airport contained, what we believe, was a lot of positive news. The community update via Zoom last week featured speakers from not only the airport but a handful of community groups. “Marquette is a very robust market. People ...

The numbers aren't pretty, but they aren't surprising, either. Michigan's ALICE report was released this week, a focused version of the annual study of household financial stability in our state, and it showed 44% of children in a 10-county region of northwest Lower Michigan live in ...

Those who own or care for birds should be on high alert, as the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently reported the first confirmed detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the Upper Peninsula. It was found in a noncommercial backyard flock from Menominee ...

Congratulations to the people of Negaunee for the news that their community reached its fundraising goal for the Jackson Mine Park Playground. The city of Negaunee announced Monday it reached its $50,000 goal for the project nearly six weeks before May 22 deadline. The fundraising campaign ...

Spring is officially in the air, and that means the Easter Bunny is coming. For those who are looking to get a bit of the holiday spirit going, there are a number of family-friendly events in the Superiorland region this weekend. The United Way of Marquette County along with Escape ...