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Marquette
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shoe Sensation exceeded its Socks 4 Troops goal by collecting more than 122,000 pairs of socks this winter— the Escanaba store gathered 3,688 pairs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 to help service members and local veterans. WZMQ 19
- ➤ Copper Shores Meals on Wheels announced Jessica Mills as its new director starting Monday to replace Kathleen Harter and removed its waiting list+ added 50 seniors to its route while preparing to expand services in county areas with help from a $31,000 donation and upcoming Elder Nutrition Millage funds. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ United Way of Marquette County is reopening its volunteer income tax assistance program for the 2026 tax season, offering free, IRS-supported tax preparation for low to moderate-income households in the area. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Forsyth Township leaders celebrated 2025 successes on Monday evening, noting upgrades to Flat Rock Trail, new events, and wireless internet at Peter Nordeen Park. Forsyth Forward awarded honors to local nonprofits and businesses + announced plans to launch a land based inventory system for developers in 2026. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The West End Card Show returns this Saturday at River Rock Lanes in Ishpeming, offering 20 vendors with 30 tables of sports, Pokémon and collectible cards. The free event is expected to draw a large turnout from local collectors. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Big Brothers Big Sisters connects kids ages 7 to 15 with adult mentors during National Mentoring Month in the U.P. — offering fun winter outings like ATV riding and snowmobiling that help improve school performance. The Care Clinic provides free, confidential support for local families, funded by community donors. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Northern Michigan University reopened Harden Hall on Monday (following a 31-million-dollar renovation that spanned two years) with four floors featuring study rooms, classrooms, the NMU Archives and campus tutoring services; public computers, printing and book checkout services remain open to the community. WZMQ 19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan DNR will plow two dozen lake access sites with volunteer help in the U.P. — ensuring docks and roads are clear for ice fishing — and urges users to avoid damage as they plan spring inspections. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ City officials met on Monday in Ishpeming to review plans funded by a $400,000 EPA grant as the Marquette County Brownfield Authority worked with Invest U.P. to pre-assess brownfield sites in Ishpeming and K.I. Sawyer for possible housing projects — an effort to address the housing shortage. Upper Michigan's Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ OSF HealthCare is testing its new clinical intelligence platform CliniPane — it filters patient records for rapid trend spotting — to help providers make faster clinical decisions. The platform is being used by a small group of primary care providers to reduce information overload while supporting tailored care. Upper Michigan's Source
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
~ Albert Einstein
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