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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marquette Senior Center will celebrate 60 years with a community event on Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Marquette Commons—featuring food, live music, games and resource tables; the event is free and open to everyone. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Representatives from the Fair Food Network will visit the Marquette Food Co-op on July 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to explain how the Double Up Food Bucks program gives a dollar-for-dollar match on SNAP benefits to help families buy fresh produce — the co-op will host child-friendly activities to boost local awareness. WZMQ 19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Marquette Choral Society holds Beer Choir at Ore Dock Brewing Co. tonight starting at 7 p.m. where locals can join in a casual sing-along and enjoy beer with no training required. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The Marquette Downtown Development Authority’s Music on Third Street event will start tomorrow on North Third Street from 6 to 9 p.m. with 16 local acts performing live—this series will run monthly through September while North Third is closed between Arch Street and Kaye Avenue for the event. The Mining Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan State Police said more than 21,600 vehicles were stolen last year even though theft rates dropped 15% since 2023—motorists should park in well-lit areas, lock doors, and hide valuables to prevent auto theft. WZMQ 19
- ➤ On Tuesday night, the Marquette County Board selected Duane DuRay as the new county administrator after two rounds of voting. DuRay, (the current manager at Sawyer Regional Airport) said he is ready to begin contract negotiations and plan a smooth transition. Upper Michigan's Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NMU student Elizabeth Neilson published her first memoir The Toll It Took, recounting her struggle with mysterious symptoms that ended her promising cross country career and led to a diagnosis of Covid-related nerve damage after doctors dismissed her condition — she wrote the memoir using personal journal excerpts to capture her experience — while she pursues a nursing degree and works at the hospital. The Mining Journal
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Donut Dash 5k
10 AM — Provisions MQT — Registration fee applies — Participate in a fun run supporting local community initiatives with a sweet twist.
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Chanteymen & Windmill Music Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 — Get ready to have your socks rocked right off with live music from Chanteymen and Windmill Music.
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3rd Annual Marquette County Fair Fun Run
2-3:30 p.m. — 715 M-553, Gwinn, MI — Registration fee applies — Participate in a spirited run to celebrate community and health at the Marquette County Fair.
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