Good morning, Marquette.

Yesterday's Wednesday Night Farmers Market started with clear skies until 6 p.m. when strong winds and rain briefly disrupted the event before the sun returned at 7 p.m. to let Superior Pops offer its homemade fruit popsicles; the market will run every Wednesday until Aug.

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Marquette has more than doubled its lifeguard staff by hiring over 20 part- and full-time lifeguards for beaches like McCarty’s Cove and Clark Lambros Beach Park; the move aims to prevent emergencies and keep beachgoers safe during the upcoming holiday weekend.

Today, a fireworks stand in the Marquette Township Meijer parking lot raised funds for the high school bowling team to help cover hotel stays and reduce fees.

TNT Fireworks is open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. and will also operate on the Fourth of July.

Freedom Fest runs today through Saturday at Mattson Lower Harbor Park with food vendors and local bands entertaining visitors while raising funds for the Exchange Club's community grant programs; volunteers can learn more by calling organizer Geno Angeli (906) 360-6926.

Downtown Marquette will host several 4th of July events this weekend as Michael Bradford of the Downtown Development Authority detailed festivities starting Thursday evening.

Residents may check local websites for a complete list of activities and review the social district rules.

InvestUP received a $1M EPA Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant on Wednesday morning to help assess and plan cleanup of underused brownfield sites in Western U.P.; the coalition includes local planning groups and land banks that will target redevelopment opportunities.

Barry Bahrman said his property at K.I.

Sawyer could serve as a power plant for a future microgrid to boost energy for local industry. Township officials and Telkite plan an informational call via the DOE's C-MAP program to explore solutions for the area's limited power capacity.

Ishpeming Public Schools celebrated ten inductees at its annual Halls of Excellence ceremony today at the W.C.

Peterson Auditorium — community members honored local traditions and school pride. Longtime football coach Bernie Anderson highlighted how family and education shape identity.

The Forsyth Township Public Library hosted the Super Science Fest on Wednesday where kids explored six exhibits featuring animals, fossils, and art in Gwinn.

The tour also stopped in Ishpeming, Marquette, and Palmer to offer fun, hands-on summer learning.

MDARD advises Marquette residents preparing Fourth of July cookouts to serve small portions and keep foods safe by maintaining them below 40°F or above 140°F to prevent bacteria growth.

They recommend cooking ground meat to 160°F and poultry to 165°F (additional guidelines ensure proper food temperatures).

Three NMU hockey players are attending separate NHL development camps this week.

Defenseman Warren Clark is at Tampa Bay’s Lightning camp, goaltender Oliver Auyeung-Ashton is at Calgary’s Flames camp, & forward Salvatore Viviano is at Detroit’s camp.

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.