Good morning, Marquette.

Range Bank started its SaveUp Give Back campaign to let locals vote for nonprofits to share $10,000; the top organization will get $5,000, the second $3,000, and the third $2,000 with votes open through Dec.

15 (voting is online at rangebank.com).

Sacred Seeking held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Oct.

13 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church to launch its personal spiritual guidance services, which include couples coaching, grief companionship and spiritual direction; founder Rosalie Riedel aims to offer both in-person and virtual support (she plans to work with local businesses and nonprofits).

Hancock Community Hub got a $237,623 grant from Copper Shore Community Health Foundation to fix its heating and roof — saving operating costs — and will host a community closet sale Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., where donations can be dropped off at rear entrances along Holland Street.

Students from Bay College and LSSU BPA are organizing the Warm Coats for Warm Hearts drive that runs through Oct.

23 to collect winter clothing for neighbors in need + donation drop-offs include Grace Church in Gladstone, Massie's Country Market in Bark River, Bay College Campus Hub in Escanaba and Elmer’s County Market.

Ore Dock Brewing Co. held its sixth BrewFeast, pairing brews with dishes from ACF U.P. chefs — including pork belly sliders, shepherd’s pie, and banana fosters — with NMU Hospitality Leadership students serving; proceeds support the ACF student initiative.

The Marquette Regional History Center is holding its 14th Archaeology Fair this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of International Archaeology Day with interactive booths, a scavenger hunt — and a talk by a speaker from Michigan Tech.

The Vasa Lodge of Marquette will host an oral history of American patriotic songs at 7 p.m. Thursday at Messiah Lutheran Church by local musician Robert Buchkoe (featuring rare artifacts) with free admission.

The Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club will hold a lapidary program Sunday, Oct.

18 at the Cliff Shaft Mine Museum (501 W. Euclid St.) in Ishpeming with doors opening at 1 p.m. and a presentation plus prize drawings starting at 1:30 p.m.; there is no admission fee.

Bay College and NMU have partnered to launch a Direct Admission Program that will let Bay students earn a bachelor’s degree with NMU academic support starting fall 2029 — the three-year plan offers streamlined transcript transfers and event access.

Rain slowed wildfires across the U.P.

Today the DNR reported that the Black River Fire in Gogebic County is 50% contained while the Ridge Fire in Negaunee Township and Craig Lake Fire in Baraga County are 20% contained, and firefighters continue updating mapping on slippery terrain - keeping crews safe.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources met with the Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Councils on Monday to discuss preserving winter habitats for deer.

The department stressed planning ahead — necessary for balancing conservation and timber production — as it works with private, federal and industrial landowners ahead of winter.

Northern Michigan’s Luca Rosen was named NCAA Division II Forward of the Month after scoring nine goals and three assists in seven games during September.

He set career records by scoring four goals in one game, marking a historic milestone for the Wildcats.

Northern Michigan runner Ella DeBruyn earned GLIAC Cross Country Runner of the Week honors after winning the Lucian Rosa Invite in Kenosha on Saturday in 22:12.84.

Her win marked NMU’s first individual champion since Sept. 9 and helped the Wildcats finish second among 20 teams.