GWINN, MI - Lynda Sue Downard, 69, of Gwinn, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at U.P. Health System–Marquette. Oh, how surprised she must have been to awaken at His side rather than in the recovery room! Lynda was born on January 4, 1957, in Adams County, ...
For Saturday, Sunday, June 27-28, 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 ...
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 ...
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
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 ...
