Opening UP

If you want to help a furry friend in need, but cannot open your home permanently, consider fostering.

Kelly Gilligan is August's guest artist of the month at Zero Degrees Art Gallery, located on Third St. in Marquette.

The mobile drive-in theatre can be used anywhere in the central U.P. All donations from the block party and patronicity fundraiser will benefit MATI's efforts to purchase the equipment.

The funding is available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers program.

The non-political event provides an opportunity for businesses and individuals from the community to meet with Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Highline says it is constructing a 6,000+ mile fiber-to-the-home network that leverages federal investment from the Rural Digital Opportunities Fund.

Those affected, including remote students, will have to submit proof of vaccination by Aug. 30. Procedures for religious and medical exemptions will be announced.

The Unemployment Insurance Agency said Friday it will give waivers to the group, many who may no longer be collecting benefits.

During the last program year, AmeriCorps members served 33,275 youth, treated 1,026 acres of public land and provided 6,541 individuals with health services.

True North Outpost offers rafting trips, rock climbing adventures, equipment rentals, and more.

The non-profit based in Suttons Bay, MI provides educational programming to individuals, schools, and other groups looking for an immersive experience on the Great Lakes. The schooner, fittingly named Inland Seas, will be in the U.P. until August 7th, however its programs are booked up already. Fred Sitkins, the executive director of the program, says to watch out for the 77-foot sail boat next summer because the ISEA is looking to make a comeback with more public programs.

The final throw down will start at 4 pm at HOTplate's tent during the Blueberry Festival this Friday.

The event, located on E. Michigan Street at the Lakeshore Park Building, was created to fill the temporary absence of the annual art festivals that were cancelled because of COVID-19.

Performances in the Park happen every Thursday from 7 to 9 in Copper Harbor, ending for the season on September 2nd. The performances are free to the community, however organizers are asking for donations to build a permanent structure.

The influx of visitors is being slowed down by major construction projects.

New to Barrel + Beam this summer... canned farmhouse ales, cider sales at the Farmers Market and a second beer garden.

Emily Johnson is currently studying business, but is learning more about jewelry and metalsmithing through her position at Jandron's Fine Jewelry in Marquette.

Campfire CoWorks is a place to work, network, chat about ideas, or complete a creative project using its available equipment.

Customer service centers will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Labor Day.

Michigan was one of just 15 states to receive a State Apprenticeship Equity, Expansion and Innovation grant award.

The U.S. Department of Labor has made changes that affect four PUA COVID-19 eligibility reasons included at the beginning of the pandemic.

Thursday, July 15th marks the start of "Music on Third".

The new budget raises overall funding for schools by 10%, and brings per-student state aid minimum to $8,700 per-student.

The Negaunee Irontown Association puts on the annual event, with sponsorships from community businesses.

The U.P. Trappers Convention and Outdoor Expo features over 200 vendors. The show's coordinator says you'll find so much more than trapping equipment and furs- including art, jewelry and other homemade goods.

Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, serving about 450 participants, was awarded nearly $1.7 million.

Business as usual has resumed at My Place Restaurant & Bar, with the exception of a few minor adjustments.

Roughly $2.2 million was designated for Upper Michigan programs.

Portage Wake is now accepting reservations for the 2021 season. Up to 10 people can ride the boat at once.

After five years, the team is almost ready to serve beer.