Good morning, Marquette.

Daughtry will perform at the U.P.

State Fair Grandstand on Friday, Aug. 21, with tickets on sale today and limited Gold Circle seating available online; the event is presented by Island Resort & Casino.

Michigan's average gas price jumped 21.4 cents to $4.01 today, according to GasBuddy's survey (4,913 stations); it is 2.9 cents higher than last month and nearly $1 more than a year ago, while national prices rose 7 cents per gallon.

Ten scholarships are available for the Young Writers Storytelling Workshop scheduled for May 16 at Peter White Public Library (217 N.

Front St.) in Marquette from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The workshop will help young writers develop storytelling skills through guided exercises and an Authors Q&A with local authors.

Ewen-Trout Creek Schools has proposed a bond to update its aging facilities including carpeting, parking lots, lighting, kitchen equipment, windows and buses, with no mill increase.

The district aims to raise $6 million and requests votes on May 5.

Fifty top seniors from schools in Marquette and Alger counties were awarded $2,000 scholarships and 25 teachers received $1,000 professional development grants at Monday evening's Grow & Lead Excellence in Education awards at the Northern Center, recognizing academic achievement and impactful mentorship.

MSU Extension is hosting Healthy Animals, Strong Farms training to help U.P. livestock farms strengthen biosecurity practices.

The free session will run May 5, 4-7 p.m. in Negaunee (184 US 41) with door prizes and giveaways for participants.

UP Health System published its annual Community Benefit Report for 2025, detailing over $10 million in capital improvements across its Marquette, Ishpeming and Hancock locations, a payroll of more than $250 million with 2,655 employees and over $50 million donated in health services to the Upper Michigan community.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services launched an online map showing 150 locations where residents can pick up free cable-style gun locks.

Marquette residents can use the tool to locate nearby MSP posts or health offices for safe firearm storage.

The Marquette Senior High softball team won the Laker Invitational at Glen Lake High School in Maple City on Saturday by defeating Norway 11-0 and Glen Lake 20-11 + they will play a home doubleheader against Westwood at 4:30 p.m. today and a road game at Sault Ste.

Marie Friday.

Mother's Day Craft Show

5 PM – 4 PM — Superior Dome — Free entry — Celebrate Mother's Day with unique handmade crafts from talented local artisans.