MARQUETTE — On a campaign trip around the Upper Peninsula, Michigan gubernatorial candidate and Congressman John James (R) visited Iron Mountain, Marquette and Escanaba this week, as well as his family camp in Blaney Park. James will face Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in the November ...
MARQUETTE – The Upper Peninsula Construction Council (UPCC) celebrated the graduation of its fifth Building Trades Summer Camp class on Aug. 5, honoring students who spent five weeks gaining hands-on experience, developing career skills and exploring opportunities in the union construction trades. “This camp gives students something they can’t get from a brochure or a presentation — the chance to actually do the work,” said UPCC Executive Director Mike Smith. “They spend five weeks learning directly from skilled tradespeople, visiting real job sites and seeing the ...
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging residents to get up to date on recommended vaccines before the start of the school year, as Michigan continues to follow evidence-based vaccine guidance outlined in the Standing Recommendation. In December 2025, Michigan’s Chief Medical Executive issued a Standing Recommendation, supporting vaccine recommendations grounded in rigorous scientific evidence and transparent decision-making. The Standing Recommendation advises clinicians to use the immunization schedules developed by the American Academy ...
KINGSFORD -- The Kingsford Public Safety Department has a new exercise/training area for its K-9, “Scout,” thanks to the efforts of a local Boy Scout. Sixteen-year-old Jacob Marotz, a member of Troop 510, completed the Eagle Scout project this past weekend. The exercise area is ...
MANISTIQUE -- With wildflowers at the peak of their summer glory, Wild Ones Central U.P. chapter has a featured event coming up this Saturday, Aug. 22 - a multi-site tour of naturalized yards and gardens in the Manistique area. This year’s yard tour features the gardens of Rita Walsh and Jim Ridgway at their home in Manistique Township and two pollinator gardens in the city of Manistique sponsored by the Schoolcraft Conservation District. When Rita Walsh and Jim Ridgway bought their 10-acre property in 2017 on Lake Michigan near Manistique, there were few flower plantings although a ...
