Thursday, February 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Marquette Downtown Development Authority plans to extend its TIF Plan for 30 years and is seeking nine residents to serve on a new council to support the initiative. The Mining Journal
- ➤ The Marquette County 4-H program is launching a plat book to map land ownership and support their activities, marking the first update since 2018. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Marquette's forestry department begins a winter-long project to prune trees along plow truck routes and major streets for equipment clearance, with work only on weekdays and roads open. The Mining Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Marquette County leaders question the effectiveness of the PR bond system following a murder-suicide by Tory Chiconsky, a man with a long criminal history, including domestic violence. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ In Marquette, an ongoing police investigation led to the arrest of a man and woman for possession of methamphetamine. WZMQ 19
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Peter White Public Library's annual Kids Read! Winter Reading Program offers children 14 and under a chance to earn prizes for reading, aiming to keep them engaged in literacy during the winter months. Upper Michigan's Source
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The sewage spill in Marquette Township has been resolved as of 10 a.m. Sunday. The Mining Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Joe Ackerman from UPHS Marquette provides insight on identifying cardiac arrest symptoms, highlighting differences between genders and promoting women's heart health during American Heart Month. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
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Another One – A Tribute to The Grateful Dead
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Board of Directors Meeting at UPAWS
The public is invited to attend the Board of Directors meeting at the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter.
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Ladoga, Beatrix, Earnest Ernest, and Ryan Neverman Perform Live
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Young Mountain Tea Ownership and Tasting Session
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Midwinter Ball: On the Fringe of Spring
The Midwinter Ball is a celebratory event held by Marquette Fringe and Ore Dock Brewing Co., featuring dance, hors d'oeuvres, drinks, a silent auction, and supporting local art initiatives.
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Lillie Kolich Live Performance in Marquette, MI
Lillie Kolich, an indie singer-songwriter from Nashville, will perform an acoustic set supporting Adam Paddock at Superior Culture.
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