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Monday, June 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Project Jade hosted a golfing fundraiser at Wawonowin Country Club in Champion—raising funds for a sensory-friendly play exhibit at the U.P. Children's Museum. Board member Erica Altobello said the exhibit will include soft play toys, reduced lighting and quieter sound—features planned to support children with autism and wheelchair users. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ On Sunday, about 60 runners and walkers participated in the inaugural ITFD Firefighter Memorial 5k at Westwood High School in Ishpeming Township — a race held to raise funds for the fireman’s association — while earlier that morning the fire department held a memorial service for active and retired firefighters and probationary firefighter Darren Fraser won the race in 25:26.9. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ NORTHIRON Church hosted its 5th annual Community Serve Day on Sunday when nearly 500 members worked in Marquette, Ishpeming, Ontonagon and L’Anse to clean garden beds, repaint a park sign — and plant new flowers at Lake Bancroft Park in Ishpeming. Volunteers also picked up trash, provided lawn care and completed small construction projects across the region. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ On Sunday morning, a boardwalk was dedicated on a marshy section of the North Country Trail to honor Lorana Jinkerson's long service—her engraved sign also includes a land acknowledgement for the Anishinaabe Three Fires Confederacy. The boardwalk now serves as an important marker of her work and the area's trail history. Upper Michigan's Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Marquette Regional History Center is hosting a walking tour with Jim Koski at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 that shows the history of West Washington Street where churches, gas stations, grocery stores and railroads once stood. Participants will meet at and return to the center parking lot— a $5 donation is suggested. The Mining Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lake Superior Community Partnership and 4C of the Upper Peninsula have been awarded two grants totaling $184,000 by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation to expand childcare services across the region until September 30—these funds will support programs like Childcare SPARK in six counties and build a Family Child Care Network to offer training and mentoring for home-based providers. The Mining Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ishpeming is finishing 25,000 feet of sewer main work and will soon start replacing 9.5 miles of water mains for a summer project—temporary water services will cause only about five minutes of interruption per home replacement—residents are asked to stay clear of construction areas for safety. The Mining Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Marquette County Health Department reported a second measles case in Marquette County, making three cases in the Upper Peninsula — the infected person visited a bank on W. Washington St. in Marquette, a Meijer on U.S. 41, and a bank in Escanaba between May 23 and May 30. Anyone who visited these sites is advised to contact local health officials and watch for measles symptoms for 21 days. The Mining Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, Sands Speedway in Sands Township had its first races of the season as drivers raced in groups based on engine type and car changes. Racers like Evan Hawley competed in the Super Late Model division—he even won a $5 bet with his sister. Upper Michigan's Source
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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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Marquette County Community Resource Fair
2-5 p.m. — Marquette Lakeview Arena — Free entry — Connect with local resources and services to support your everyday life.
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Family Health & Resource Fair
1-5 p.m. — Upper Great Lakes Sawyer Family Health Center — Free entry — Explore health activities, community resources, and enjoy a health & wellness garden grand opening.
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