Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
Good morning, Marquette.
Friends of Peter White Library are holding a used book and media sale in the community room of Peter White Public Library to raise money for library programs and book collections.
The sale runs today from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.—with a $5 bag sale from 1:45 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The West End Youth Center is hosting a rummage sale today at the Gossard Building second floor from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—all funds raised will support a new youth complex developed with 4-H and the Boys and Girls Club for countywide programs and activities.
United Way of Marquette County announced a new initiative partnering with DoorDash, United Way Worldwide, Huntington Bank and the Michigan Community Service Commission to deliver food and supplies from local pantries to residents facing transportation challenges—Andrew Rickauer said the program is part of a national campaign to combat hunger. The service will help community members without direct access to food pantries receive essential supplies.
On March 13th, Delta County officials rescued six ATV riders during three ice incidents near Red Gate in Kipling (Little Bay de Noc) as warm weather rapidly worsened unsafe ice conditions.
Students from Superior Central Schools took a field trip to an Ishpeming construction site on Friday to help Habitat for Humanity build a house.
They learned framing — truss bracing — and other building skills while working to support a family in need.
Marquette will host the annual Blue-spotted salamander migration starting Monday; a section of Peter White Drive in Presque Isle Park will close to vehicles nightly at 8:00 p.m. from March 17 until May 15—foot traffic remains allowed for viewers.
The Marquette Police Department announced that a segment of Peter White Drive in Presque Isle Park will be closed to vehicles daily at 8 p.m. from March 17 to May 15—or until the blue-spotted salamander migration ends—to protect the small creatures while visitors continue to walk the park during regular hours.
U.P. Michigan Works! has summer programs that help youth learn job-seeking skills and explore careers.
Director Darren Widder said the agency offers job coaching, work-based learning, and job shadowing—more events will be announced on social media in April.
The Marquette Figure Skating Club will host its ice show Melody in Ice: Greatest Hits at Lakeview Arena today at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. where skaters ages three to 43 perform songs by Elvis, Billy Joel — and Taylor Swift; tickets cost $10 at the door.
Northern Michigan's Dylan Kuehl earned a spot on the D2CCA Midwest Region Men's Basketball Second Team after averaging 17.6 points per game in GLIAC contests.
He reached 1,000 career points+ and was the only player to score double figures in every conference game, as announced on Friday.
Sip & Stretch Yoga at Ore Dock Brewing Co.
A relaxation event featuring a yoga session with beverages, suitable for participants of all skill levels.
2025 NMU Jazz Festival
The NMU Jazz Festival will feature performances and clinics by high school and middle school jazz bands at Northern Michigan University.
JASNO: Live Music Performance
Local band JASNO, featuring vocalist Jack Laurila and members Declan Stratford and Paul Racine, will perform at Superior Culture in Marquette, Michigan.
Bimbo, MRKT, and Anise Star Live Show at Ore Dock Brewing
Enjoy a night of live music featuring local and regional artists including Bimbo, MRKT, and Anise Star at Ore Dock Brewing in Marquette.
Mason Jennings Live Concert
7 p.m. - 1 a.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of captivating pop-folk music from Minnesota's own Mason Jennings.
Live Music Night with Chanteymen, Cattle Dogs, and Addicus
9-11:59 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $5 — Enjoy a lively evening of music with Chanteymen and their friends in a vibrant local brewery.
Cause for Paws 50th Anniversary Gala
6-10 p.m. — Marquette Holiday Inn — Tickets required — Celebrate UPAWS’s milestone anniversary with music, auctions, and friends in a festive atmosphere.
3rd Annual Elements of Taste
6-11:30 p.m. — Ramada by Wyndham Marquette — Refunds available up to 7 days prior — Experience a delightful roaming dinner and cocktail pairing exploring the elements of taste.
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