Good morning, Marquette.

Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser today at its Hancock headquarters on Hancock Street to support its non-emergency transport program for seniors.

Tickets cost $10 for adults & children 7 and under are free, with proceeds helping cover rising fuel costs.

The Downtown Marquette Wednesday Night Farmers Market season opens on Wednesday, June 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. on West Washington Street—street closures begin at 3 p.m. for vendor setup and safety during the event.

The Negaunee City Band will play its first of nine free summer concerts on Wednesday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center on Iron Street in Negaunee & attendees may bring their own chairs if seating is limited.

Handweavers from across the state gathered yesterday in Marquette for the Michigan League of Handweavers Conference where new members joined longtime guilds in sharing their craft; the chapter also launched its 80th anniversary retrospective gallery (at the public library's Huron Mountain Gallery) that will run for about a month.

Sarah Aldrich, an NMU graduate, won the Blueberry Festival poster competition with her entry 'Blueberry Rocks,' earning a $400 cash prize and the chance to sell her work (after more than 3,000 votes and 57 entries confirmed her win).

The festival will be held Friday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Residents noticed a 26-cent drop in gas prices over the past week, with some stations now below $4.00 per gallon while the state average for unleaded sits near $4.21, though AAA noted prices remain about a dollar higher than last June.

NMU is investing in summer campus construction with Presque Isle Apartments ahead of schedule for an August finish & renovations to Harden Hall and Superior Dome set to start soon.

Gwinn Area Community Schools is accepting nominations for three board seats; petition forms are available at Forsyth, Sands, Skandia and West Branch township offices + the Marquette County Clerk’s Office.

Submit forms by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21; the school election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 3.

The Superior Watershed Partnership and Great Lakes Climate Corps will plant 100,000 trees around Marquette County this summer to reduce rainwater runoff, and program manager Tyler Penrod said the project benefits the environment while seeking partner organizations and suitable land from city officials.

The Michigan DNR will host a free ORV weekend from June 13 to 14, letting riders explore new trails without a license or permit.

Upper Peninsula Trail Coordinator Ron Yesney advised riders to stay alert and ride safely, with hopes the event will lead to future licensing.

The Chipp, a 14-unit workforce housing development at Chippewa Square in south Marquette, is leasing apartments.

Co-owners Aaron Leppanen and George Stein partnered with the Marquette County Land Bank Authority (and InvestUP) to keep costs down, and two-bedroom units are now available after the quick fill of single-bedroom units.

On Jun. 5, Hailey Hytinen hit three home runs and went 4 for 5 to lead Paradise Bar to a 21-13 win over Dee’s Nuts in a Class B game in NEGAUNEE and help the Iron Range Women’s Softball League showcase strong team play.

Three Marquette Senior High School varsity baseball players earned All-District honors and a spot on the All-Great Northern Conference Dream Team after last week's district tournaments held in Traverse City West and Mount Pleasant.

The honorees are senior pitcher Alex Brennan and sophomores Wesley Robinson and Evan Brown.

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.

Youth Sailing Lessons 2026

10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. or 2 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. — Marquette Yacht Club — $225 per week — Learn to sail or improve your skills with fun lessons for kids ages 8-17.