Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
Good morning, Marquette.
MARESA held its 8th annual Sharing Nature with Children event on Saturday at Lakenenland Sculpture Park, where kids enjoyed fishing and seed planting to boost creative play and social skills.
Residents picked up free fruit and nut trees at Partridge Creek Community Farm as the Ishpeming Lions Club hosted its second annual giveaway, featuring a live planting demo plus materials, including compost, to help families grow produce at home.
Last Saturday, about 200 participants attended the 3rd annual Gabe Richtig Memorial Mud Run in Amasa to honor Gabe's memory.
The event raised funds for a $2,000 scholarship while celebrating a local tradition that has brought the community together for over 23 years.
TV6 & FOX UP has been named the 2025 Station of the Year by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters in Detroit on Saturday.
The station earned top broadcast awards in nine categories and merit awards in 13, highlighting its statewide recognition.
Bee Positive & Plant Sale
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Moosewood Nature Center — RSVP required — Discover bee habitat and shop for native plants to support local wildlife.
Lasers on the Ore Dock
10:15 PM - 12:15 AM — Lower Harbor Ore Dock — Free entry — Experience a breathtaking laser display illuminating the night sky over Lake Superior.
69th Annual Kiwanis Chicken Barbeque
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Marquette Lakeview Arena — Drive-Thru only — Enjoy half a chicken meal and support local community projects.
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