Good morning, Marquette.

Ishpeming will celebrate July 4 with a downtown parade featuring live music, food vendors, games, and activities for all ages, ending with fireworks over Al Quaal Recreation Area (including a sensory-friendly section) while officials urge early parking and volunteer sign-ups.

Tuesday afternoon, the Chocolay Township Lions Club cut the ribbon for its new volleyball court at Lions Field Recreation Area + the facility includes three nets and sand pit courts located near the baseball field and hockey rink, built after a DNR survey revealed few local courts.

Marquette Fire Chief Ian Davis awarded the cardiac lifesaving Award to Relief Engineer Brandon Morey and firefighter Jake Phillips at Monday night’s county commission meeting for their swift response on Oct.

19 when they converted a fall call into a cardiac emergency, leading to care + restoring the patient’s heartbeat.

Iron Ore Heritage is extending its trail in Lakenenland starting July 20, and ORV C Route trails in West Ishpeming will be graded for improved access.

The projects aim to boost local outdoor recreation (according to TV6).

The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $63M to build a new 108-bed Veterans Home in Marquette Township; the funding will upgrade a 45-year-old facility & improve long-term care for veterans and their spouses.

With temperatures climbing into the upper 90s this week, Marquette Fire Department advises locals to stay cool by using AC, drinking water, and avoiding nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol, while AAA warns that vehicle temperatures can quickly rise — prompting checks for children and pets.

Bayshore Veterinary Hospital urges pet owners to walk dogs early to avoid dangerous heat.

Vet Dr. Tim Hunt advises cooling pets with water or ice (applied under their armpits) and calling a vet if severe panting occurs.

Romero won the Island Resort Golf Championship in a playoff yesterday & the All UP Baseball Dream Team was named yesterday, marking a busy day for local sports.

Three local Wildcats hockey players—Warren Clark, Oliver Auyeung-Ashton, and Salvatore Viviano—are joining NHL development camps; Clark’s camp in Tampa Bay began on Monday, June 29, the Calgary Flames camp starts at 8:15 a.m. today at WinSport, and the Detroit Red Wings camp runs until Thursday, July 2.

Marquette native umpire Adam Hamari, a Marquette Senior High and NMU graduate, worked last Sunday in a MLB game where a check-swing call led to a Yankees player’s ejection in a 5-4 loss to the Red Sox; Jazz Chisholm Jr. said Hamari should have asked for help on the call+

Michigan Tech’s head coach Robert Young announced that the school added 13 student-athletes to its cross country and track and field teams, including 6 women + 7 men from Illinois, Michigan, Montana, and Wisconsin, with two from the Upper Peninsula.

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.

Marquette Farmers Market

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Marquette Commons — Free entry — Discover vibrant native plants while supporting local vendors at this enchanting market.