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Marquette
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Courage Incorporated will host its fourth annual fundraiser for disabled individuals, veterans + those with chronic illnesses on April 18 at River Rock Lanes banquet center. The event runs from 3 to 7 p.m. and includes raffle prizes to support free outdoor activities. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are teaming up with Feeding America West Michigan to host a mobile food pantry event on Thursday, March 12 at 219 Silver Creek Road in Harvey. Food will be available from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. for about 550 families. WZMQ 19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ LoveMarq Church hosted an art event honoring Trenton Massey where community members created art pieces to express their feelings about his disappearance. Art supplies were provided and donations could be made to Massey’s family via Venmo. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Vendor applications are open for Marquette’s annual Blueberry Festival, which will draw thousands downtown on July 31. Local sellers should act soon to secure a spot at this much-anticipated event. The Mining Journal
- ➤ Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' musical, adapted from Broadway and film, is presented by Superior Arts Youth Theater and Wildcat Performing Arts Academy at Northern Michigan University; performances begin today at 7 p.m. with additional matinees (including a sensory friendly showing at 1 p.m. Saturday). Sunny 101.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The YMCA is launching Sports Specific Training next week for middle and high school students to boost athleticism and mental wellness, with certified trainers designing customized workouts every Monday and Wednesday from March 9 to April 13 + registration closes on March 9. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ LSCP is hosting a grant writing workshop at the West End Economic Hub in Ishpeming on Wednesday, March 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The session is designed to help businesses, nonprofits, and community groups strengthen their grant applications. Sunny 101.9
- ➤ On March 4, Marquette-Alger RESA detailed its Superior Shores day treatment program for students with special needs during a radio interview, explaining services in school districts across Marquette + Alger counties and advising interested parties to check the RESA website for enrollment information. Sunny 101.9
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Forest Service has proposed the Silver Branch Vegetation Management Project in the Ottawa National Forest to clear-cut 1,500 acres and use targeted logging across a 200-square-mile area to reduce wildfire risk and improve habitat, though some local groups worry mature trees and recreational trails may be affected. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NMU men's basketball beat Ferris State 91 to 62 on Wednesday night — the win marks a record 26 wins — and will host Lake Superior State in the GLIAC Semifinals Saturday, Mar. 7 at 2 p.m. WZMQ 19
- ➤ The 28th annual Hornbogen Ski Races will take place this weekend at Marquette Mountain Resort with four events for skiers of all ages. Registration fees support the local racing team and a scholarship for graduating high school skiers. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The NMU women’s basketball team beat Michigan Tech 74-66 at Vandament Arena Wednesday and advanced to the GLIAC Semifinals. They will play No. 1 seed Grand Valley State on Saturday, March 7 in Allendale. WZMQ 19
- ➤ Gladstone Senior Lillie Johnson earned both Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards at the Great Northern Conference Girls Basketball All-Stars 2025-2026 event. Her performance highlights local sports excellence. WZMQ 19
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Shamrock Sprint 1 Mile Race
10-11 PM — 1110 Champion St, Marquette, MI — Registration fee applies — Participate in the 4th annual 1 mile race in a festive St. Patrick's Day spirit.
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Spring Carnival Celebration
All day — Marquette Mountain Resort — Check for details — Celebrate the end of winter with family-friendly races and activities on the slopes.
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