NMU, Bay College create 3+1 pathway for early childhood educators

June 13, 2026

MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University and Bay College have created a new 3+1 transfer pathway that makes it easier for students earning an associate degree in early childhood education to complete a bachelor’s degree in the same field, with the potential to add a birth-to-kindergarten teaching certificate. Designed with flexibility in mind, the pathway combines virtual coursework with local student teaching and hands-on field experience, making it especially valuable for working adults already in the profession. The partnership lowers barriers and gives more students a realistic ...

Copper Country 100 Women Who Care Support Unitē HUG Fund with $6,900

June 11, 2026

HANCOCK — On May 20, the Copper Country 100 Women Who Care held their quarterly giving meeting, where over 60 women came together to support the Unitē HUG Fund with donations totaling $6,900. On June 1, the donation was delivered to Angela Price, co-founder of Unitē. “I don’t think ...

Gerald “Jerry” Hatke

June 6, 2026

MUNISING, MI - Gerald “Jerry” Hatke passed away on March 17, 2026 in Coldwater, Michigan surrounded by his loved ones. A Memorial Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Munising on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. A private celebration of life will also be held later in the summer in Lafayette, IN where we will raise a ‘Jerry Special’ in his honor. Jerry’s obituary and online guestbook may be found at bowermanfuneralhome.net

Public voting begins for Michigan’s ‘I voted’ sticker design contest

June 3, 2026

Before Michigan residents vote for the state’s next governor and U.S. senator, they can cast ballots for a cat, a deer, a duck or even the Edmund Fitzgerald. Michigan’s popular “I voted” sticker design contest is back, with more entries than ever. After the state received more than ...

Can 21st-century racism hurt America?

May 30, 2026

On the question of prejudice, racism, favoritism and unfairness have these actions hurt America in recent years? No, and possibly yes. No, because the vast majority of American people get it and truly strive to treat others like they would like to be treated. But for American politicians and ...

Judge recommends Copper Country counties join MRCC

May 27, 2026

KEWEENAW COUNTY – Nicholas Daavettila, 97th District Court Judge, spoke to the Keweenaw County Board of Commissioners at its regular May meeting recently, lending his support to the county joining with Marquette Regional Community Corrections. The Office of Community Corrections works to ...