Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
Good morning, Marquette.
🏘️ Community
The Marquette County Community Resource Fair offered free and discounted services plus educational opportunities and a Secretary of State mobile office last Thursday afternoon.
Local groups provided additional support and community assistance — including workshop sign-ups — to residents.
Service organizations from Marquette County met Thursday afternoon at the Community Resource Forum led by Upper Peninsula Health Care Solutions and Upper Peninsula Health Plan to learn how to close gaps between medical care and social services.
UPHCS Assistant Director Katrina Keough explained that the forum focused on using a new Community Information Exchange program to share medical records + social care details and improve referrals.
🎓 Education
The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential has awarded $16.5 million to open or expand 494 PreK classrooms to give every 4-year-old a free start—grant funds will cover classroom supplies, staffing, and facility improvements.
Leaders from Michigan’s education, labor and workforce sectors signed the Upper Peninsula Articulation Agreement at Bay College, which gives union apprentices advanced college credit toward an associate degree by requiring only 15 general education credits.
The pact aims to boost local skilled trade opportunities—targeting 45,000 job openings by 2030—by aligning apprenticeship training with higher education.
🏈 Sports
The Kiwanis Ski Club will begin work in early July on an elevator to improve access to the warming hut at Pine Mountain—part of plans to upgrade the venue for international ski jump events—while seeking extra funding to complete the project in 2026.
Marquette won two shortened Little League softball games at LaCombe Field in Negaunee during the weekend — they beat Gwinn 20-0 in four innings on Saturday and West End All Stars 12-1 in five innings on Sunday.
The West End team will face Gwinn at 6 p.m. today in an elimination game while Marquette waits to advance.
🎉 Marquette Events
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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.
Queen City Half Marathon and 5K
8:00 – 11:45 AM — Queen City Running Co. — Check website for registration fees — Experience a fast and scenic course in the charming city of Marquette.
Sip & Stretch Yoga Session
10-11 a.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $15 includes first beverage — Unwind with yoga while sipping your favorite brew in the Biergarten.
The Boston Imposters Concert on the Steps
6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Peter White Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a night of acoustic folk music with husband-wife duo The Boston Imposters.
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