Good morning, Marquette.

Tickets for A Night Under the Big Top — a circus-inspired fundraiser benefiting U.P.

Hospice Foundation — go on sale today at Kaufman Auditorium on Thursday, Oct. 8, with live performances and a wrap party at Ore Dock Brewing Company. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Local Anna Dravland created Spread Goodness Day to inspire schools and businesses to perform acts of kindness.

Despite her health challenges since 2017 — she is developing a new project with the Lake Superior Community Partnership to give back to the community.

Ishpeming now has a new laundry pick-up service called Fairy Luxe Laundry.

New high school graduate Maverick Crookham charges $2 per pound for those under 60 + $1.50 for seniors and plans to open a storefront in the future.

First Bank promoted Alex DeHaan to Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer on Wednesday, July 15 while he kept his role in Investment Management.

He began at the bank in 2017 and earned FINRA Series 7 and 66 licenses.

Jacob Schmeltzer, band director at Negaunee Public Schools, will guest conduct this week’s Negaunee City Band concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Outdoor Performing Arts Center at the east end of Iron Street.

The program features classic and contemporary marches.

At Monday night’s Gwinn School Board meeting, board members unanimously approved a $24.95M bond proposal — a measure to add an elementary school addition and repair the roof.

If approved on the November ballot, the bond would bring a 1.89 mill rate in 2027.

Michigan's bald eagle population is facing challenges because funding delays, severe weather and scarce food are affecting nests.

Researchers found empty nests plus malnourished eaglets today as monitoring efforts struggle with reduced resources.

The Michigan DNR’s Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council delivered advice on park and fishing safety, saying visitors should secure valuables and follow simple common-sense practices.

The agency also reminded the public that children’s motorized vehicles are banned in state parks — guidance aimed at keeping everyone safe during outdoor activities.

South Shore Family Practice opened today at 1440 West Ridge Street to offer complete family care including primary care, pediatrics and urgent visits (physician owner Dr. Spring Madosh built the practice with strong community ties).

UP CityServe will hold a free Health Fair at Lower Harbor Park on Aug.

1 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will offer medical screenings, dental supplies, and dinner for local residents (a key part of their mission to support community health).

UP Health System Marquette has hired Daniel Shonnard, PA-C, to join its Heart and Vascular Center team at 850 W.

Baraga Ave. Shonnard, a native of Chassell, earned his training at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and Concordia University Ann Arbor & now plans to serve the local community with comprehensive heart care.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a grant for the Rural Health Transformation Program to boost rural transportation and care access.

Eligible organizations must submit director requests by Aug. 7 and applications by Aug. 12 (award period: Oct. 1 to Sept. 30).