Good morning, Marquette.

Embers Credit Union employees cleared a section of the NTN trail last Thursday during their annual Light UP Communities Day and worked to improve trail safety for bikers.

Mountain biker Nick Johnson said the crew cleared loose rocks + raked grass clippings and cut exposed roots to ready the trail for use.

Northern Michigan University kicked off its first week-long Juneteenth celebration at Lakeview Arena with live music, vendors and a keynote from political science professor Carter Wilson—aiming to honor freedom and culture.

Today at 5:30 p.m., the movie Miss Juneteenth will be shown at the Seaborg Mathematics and Science Building’s Mead Auditorium.

Marquette Art Week will run from Monday, June 23 to Saturday, June 28 as the final annual art event hosted by the City of Marquette Office of Arts & Culture.

The week will include free concerts, workshops, performances, and exhibits — organized by local artists, organizations and businesses.

Marquette Maritime Museum received just under $4,000 from the America250MI grant to build three interactive exhibits—one focused on shipwreck history that lets visitors click to learn about wreck details—and officials said the first exhibit will open by the end of summer.

Summer officially begins tonight at 10:42 p.m. with the solstice — marking the tilt's peak before days gradually shorten; local birdwatchers report trumpeter swans on the Dead River in north Marquette and a rare hawk near Rock River Road in Alger County.

Cleveland-Cliffs’ Tilden Mine in Tilden Township had its permit approved on June 11 to fill 32.5 acres of wetlands and 272 linear feet of stream with waste rock for a 20-year iron ore plan.

EGLE said the permit (permit #WRP045322) requires preserving 114.9 acres of wetland (Green Creek Preservation Area) and will be closely monitored while some environmental groups remain worried about local waterways.

Karla Wagner, the founder of AxMITax, spoke Thursday evening at the Holiday Inn in Marquette about ending property taxes in Michigan—she said the loss will be made up with higher sales and state income taxes while collecting signatures from registered voters to put the petition on the ballot. The proposal requires no legislative approval as it moves directly to the ballot.

The Marquette County Board of Commissioners held their biweekly meeting Tuesday where they honored Lt. Errol Lukkarinen’s retirement after 29 years and approved actions for a 62.5 megawatt solar project in Republic Township, staffing changes on the Airport Advisory Committee, and efforts to resolve missing autopsy reports that delayed families. Commissioner Dana LaLonde also met with Congressman Jack Bergman via Zoom to discuss future Medicaid cuts—the board will hold a closed session on the county administrator search and plans a public forum, with the next meeting set for July 1 at the Henry A. Skewis Courthouse Annex.

Families came to the Marquette Township Fire Department on Thursday for free checks on car seats by Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians who taught proper installation methods and answered questions.

The event also served as a training course for 16 aspiring technicians, and the next car seat check is planned for late August or early September.

The U.P. will face 90s this weekend, and health experts warn that people and pets can suffer heat exhaustion if they remain active outdoors in the extreme heat.

They advise moving indoors to air conditioning or using cool water for relief—especially for infants, small children, the elderly and dogs on hot pavement.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Marquette Fireworks Show

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Ellwood A Mattson Lower Harbor Park — Free entry — Experience a spectacular fireworks display while enjoying the Marquette County Exchange Club's Food Fest.

Charlie Millard Album Launch Party

8:30-11:30 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 — Celebrate the release of Charlie Millard's new album with a night of music and fun.

JASNO Live Music Performance

8 p.m. — Superior Culture — Ticket info not specified — Experience the vibrant sounds of local band Jasno as they perform live in Marquette.