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Marquette
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kona Hills Campground is readying its 35 tent sites on 80 acres for Memorial Day weekend by clearing fallen trees, repairing wooden platforms, and installing new vault bathrooms. MDARD advises campers to buy local firewood+ follow guidelines to protect local trees. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Marquette Lions Club is collecting returnable cans and bottles outside the Marquette Super One today from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to raise funds for charity efforts supporting children with cancer and to offer residents the chance to sign up for American flag installation. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ LSCP passed its leadership to new CEO Natalie Chmiko during the Spring Social Tuesday evening in Marquette, where former CEO Chris Germain handed over his role. The organization will host Breakfast and Business on Friday, May 29 at the Mather Inn in Ishpeming to discuss emergency preparedness. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ On Tuesday at the Northern Center on NMU campus, the Salvation Army hosted its third annual Better Together Banquet, showcasing community impact by serving 54,000 hot meals, 8,000 weekend food baskets and 820 bed nights across Marquette, Alger and Baraga counties — expanding rural services with ongoing fundraising. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A recount scheduled for May 28 over discrepancies in the special election results is delaying the school district’s bond sale, which may shift the tax levy from July 1 to December and add extra election costs to the district’s budget + affect local finances. MAPS Superintendent Sedgwick said families and school staff will be kept informed. WZMQ 19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Following outreach in Ishpeming and Gwinn, the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center team is helping veterans today at Chocolay Township Hall (5010 US 41 South) from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and at Marquette American Legion Post 44 (700 West Bluff Street) from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. WZMQ 19
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bay Cliff Health Camp in Big Bay is preparing for a seven-week session beginning Saturday, June 20, offering therapy and activities for campers seeking independence (including speech, occupational, and physical therapy). New Executive Director Jack Vander Lugt said staff are organized for a safe, engaging summer camp experience. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Aspirus Health (a local network) is educating residents on high blood pressure during High Blood Pressure Education Month by urging daily exercise and reduced salt intake; the group warns that many Americans might not know they have the condition. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and instructor David Crawford advises motorcyclists to check their bikes, wear protective gear, and ride safely (remaining visible to traffic), while drivers are reminded to watch blind spots and maintain a safe distance. These measures aim to keep everyone on the road secure. Upper Michigan's Source
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ With the snow gone and home renovations starting, Michigan State Police and the Home Builders Association (UP HBA) urge residents to check contractor licenses and insurance during Contractor Fraud Awareness Week, warning that requests for full payment upfront or a refusal to sign a contract may signal a scam. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The Marquette County Board approved converting the old Rollie's Furniture store in downtown Ishpeming into seven workforce housing units for residents at or below 120% of the area median income + construction is set to start in June and last 18 months. Upper Michigan's Source
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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.
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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.
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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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