Westwood High School cleared from “shelter in place”
ISHPEMING — Westwood High School was put under what is called a “shelter in place” just before 1 p.m. this afternoon because of a some worrisome…
Education
Camp Au Train presentation held at Marquette Regional History Center
MARQUETTE — Marquette residents got the chance to learn about an interesting archaeological dig in the U.P. earlier this evening. The presentation focused…
Marquette Breakfast Rotary Club awards $49,500 to local youth organizations
MARQUETTE — 29 Local organizations are getting some help, thanks to grants from the Marquette Breakfast Rotary Club. In a presentation at the Ore Dock…
New millage proposal for Gwinn Schools set for August 6th ballot
GWINN — The Gwinn Area Community School Board held a special meeting earlier tonight, to discuss a crucial issue. Last week, a sinking fund millage…
UPDATE on results: Special Election voting parts of Marquette County underway
UPPER PENINSULA — Below are the results of the special elections that happened in counties around the Upper Peninsula. Delta County Law Enforcement Millage: passes…
Diabetes Prevention Weight loss program now being offered in Negaunee
NEGAUNEE — A yearlong program designed to help individuals lower the risk of getting Type 2 diabetes is now being offered at the Negaunee Senior…
MARESA holds informational meeting for weekend programs to feed hungry kids
MARQUETTE — The Marquette–Alger Regional Educational Service Agency, or MARESA, held an informational meeting earlier tonight, regarding weekend programs to feed kids. The meeting aimed…
NMU students collecting mascara wands to help wildlife
MARQUETTE — One Northern Michigan University organization wants to recycle old mascara wands for a good cause. The NMU Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club has set up…
CTE competition gives valuable hands-on experience to UP high schoolers
MARQUETTE — High School students from across the Upper Peninsula came to NMU’s Jacobetti Complex today to take part in this year’s Career and Technical Education…
VA Medical Center puts an emphasis on celebrating “Patient Experience Week”
MARQUETTE –The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center is celebrating “Patient Experience Week.” It’s a week-long celebration of the patients, and the type of care…