Good morning, Marquette.

Lake Superior Community Partnership hosted its 26th Annual Golf Outing today where local groups, including College Hunks and Marquette-Sawyer Regional Airport, met to fundraise and network for regional economic development — CEO Natalie Chmiko noted the event aimed to foster community connections.

DNR Conservation Officers rescued a family stranded on rocks in Keweenaw Bay Tuesday night after their 31-ft sailboat became stuck, launching an 18-ft patrol boat from the Baraga County Marina and finding the vessel about six miles offshore — a salvage company will remove the boat.

Paul & Gina Wilson of Skandia are raising funds to save the iconic Toonerville Trolley by relocating it to a new home in Marquette County.

They plan to celebrate its 100th anniversary next year and will hold a fundraiser on June 10 at Texas Roadhouse.

AARP will host a two-day gardening web seminar later this month in partnership with local disability groups + Sustain-Hability to show how to create healthy, functional gardens that boost gut and mental health.

The Negaunee Public Library is hosting a robotics interest meeting at 11 a.m. Saturday—families can learn about the planned weekly robotics clubs and help set the dates and times.

Families with children 5 or older are invited to a scouting session at Lakenenland Sculpture Park (east of Marquette on M-28) this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities include fishing, crafts, games and nature walks.

Bird sightings have increased this spring as northern mockingbirds are now seen daily near Superior Dome fields & local parks, sparking excitement among Marquette birders.

Seasonal counts at places like J.W. Wells State Park and Lower Harbor show more diverse species during a vibrant migratory season.

Four firefighting planes (two CL-215 Super Scoopers and two Fire Boss aircraft) landed on Wednesday at Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport and are on standby as extreme wildfire warnings persist in the Upper Peninsula.

Marquette native Zosia Eppensteiner, CEO of the Community Foundation of Marquette County — a local ambassador — has been named by Gov. Whitmer to the Michigan Community Service Commission; her term begins Oct.

2 and runs through Oct. 1, 2029.

Congressional candidate Justin Michal met with Marquette High School students and teachers during his district tour last week—he discussed government spending and the impact of artificial intelligence on future job opportunities.

Northern Michigan University volleyball will start its season at home when the Wildcats host the U.P.

Open at Vandament Arena from Thurs, Aug. 27 through Sat, Aug. 29, featuring games against Minnesota teams before they head out to an out-of-state tournament in early September.

Gentz’s Homestead Golf Course saw two holes-in-one this season when Jamie Burns recorded her second ace on May 16 using a 48° wedge on the 130-yard No. 2 hole and Bob Lantto earned his first ace on May 25 from 110 yards using a 6-wood.

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.

K-Pop Golden Show

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Marquette Lakeview Arena — Family-friendly fun — Dance to the latest K-Pop hits and enjoy unexpected performances.

Gwinn 4th of July Celebration

Fireworks July 4 — Peter Nordeen Park — Celebrate our 250th with festivities and a parade.