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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Marquette Kiwanis Club will host its drive-in barbeque on June 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeview Arena for $18 per meal that includes ½ chicken, baked potato and sides—proceeds support local charities. Tickets must be reserved by June 4 via email, phone, pickup at 810 W. Magnetic St or by mail. The Mining Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Chocolay Township Fire Department reported that crews arrived just before noon on Wednesday at a fire on Cherry Creek Road (near Valley Road) in Chocolay Township where two sheds (one larger and one smaller) burned, and police assisted an individual in distress with no injuries while the cause remains under investigation. Upper Michigan's Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marquette Art Tour will take place on Saturday, May 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The self-guided tour visits local galleries, studios, and creative spaces—maps are available at Travel Marquette, the Arts & Culture Office at Peter White Public Library, and select art venues. Sunny 101.9
- ➤ One-hundred sixty-six Upper Peninsula veterans on the largest all-women Honor Flight visited memorials in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday—Army veteran Kathy Andel and Korean linguist Christina Codd shared their service experiences that honored their past contributions. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Greenwood, a small community in Ely Township west of West Ishpeming, grew around a blast furnace built in 1865 and thrived until the plant closed in 1875 when the forests were gone and hard times hit. Czechoslovakian immigrants later built a farm on land now under Greenwood Reservoir + a nature center was started, and a local history talk will be held at the Marquette Regional History Center on May 28 at 6:30 p.m. The Mining Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority received a national award for water quality work last month and will use a $7 million grant to build a new reverse osmosis treatment facility. The new system — designed to treat water with high PFAS — will allow the landfill to remove most lagoons and lower leak risks. WZMQ 19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marquette Township board voted Wednesday to update its animal control ordinance so that residents may soon be fined if their dog is off-leash on township property. Township Manager Jon Kangas said law enforcement will issue citations starting at $150 and increasing to $450 for repeat offenses, with the rule set to take effect after publication in the Mining Journal in about five weeks. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Marquette County’s Brownfield Authority received a $400K EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant to evaluate 265 contaminated sites, with funding slated for October 1 after final regulatory approval—officials say the grant will help prepare blighted properties for future redevelopment and job creation. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
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Marbin Live Performance
8 PM – 2 AM — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — Ticket info not provided — Immerse yourself in the dynamic jazz-rock sounds of Marbin, a Chicago-based band with a captivating story.
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Petunia Pandemonium
7-10 a.m. — Gerber Collision & Glass — Free entry — Celebrate community beautification with floral fun and restoration efforts for Marquette.
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Rock & Roll Prom Night
8-11 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 — Dress fancy, get dancey, and enjoy a night of rock and roll vibes.
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Great Lakes Rodeo
All day — Johnson Lake Rd — Fees may apply — Experience a thrilling weekend of rodeo fun for the whole family.
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Fishboil Fundraiser 2025
5-10 p.m. — Lake Superior Theater — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Experience the unique flavors of a Fish Boil dinner while supporting community programs with a lively auction.
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The Bergonzi Trio
The Bergonzi Trio plays at Reynolds Recital Hall at 7:30 pm. Beautiful chamber music recital featuring Haydn, Tchaikovsky, and contemporary composer Jennifer Higdon.
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Brookridge Heights Car Show
1-3 p.m. — Brookridge Heights — Free food and beverages — Enjoy an afternoon filled with antique and classic cars alongside live entertainment.
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