Good morning, Marquette.

The Wednesday Night Market on West Washington Street brought hundreds last evening and will continue to run through August from 5 to 8 p.m. Local vendor Kate Burie (who sells plant-based skincare) and others offered produce, baked goods, handcrafted jewelry, art and more.

The Salvation Army will host Christmas in July at Walmart, Super One Foods & Tadych’s Marketplace and Bucket Blitz at Incredible Bank on Washington St. on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to boost summer donations for its pantry.

Outback Art Fair will feature over 100 U.P. artists selling art and jewelry this weekend at Shiras Park (Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), with food trucks and live entertainment available.

Marquette’s U.P. Fall Beer Festival will take place Saturday, Sept.

12 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Mattson Lower Harbor Park — offering 3oz beer samples from 80 brewers, food trucks and live music for festival-goers.

Partridge Creek Farm holds a free, open-to-all skill share every Wednesday beginning at 4:30 p.m. (attendees learn to cook dried beans) at the farmstand in Ishpeming.

9th and 10th graders now attend the six-day U.P.

Future Health Leaders camp to explore health careers by joining simulation labs, hospital tours and CPR certification sessions at a program organized by NMU, MSU, and local professionals (aimed at addressing local health professional shortages).

Marquette’s West Washington Street will close next week on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for milling and repaving between Third Street & Fourth Street.

Motorists should use the detour via Front Street and Fifth Street north onto Bluff Street.

Ishpeming Township advised Deer Lake residents to boil their water after tests found (E. coli) in the East Water on Wednesday.

The township said it will chlorinate the system and continue sampling until tests show no bacteria.

At Lakeshore Depot in Marquette, director Mike Hainstock said his smaller supply chain increases traceability and may lower cyclosporiasis risks as the outlet now orders more greens while local farmers undergo voluntary inspections by the Marquette County Conservation District.

Marquette physician Dexter Clark DO, FAAFP earned the honorary title of Fellow from the American Academy of Family Physicians today, recognizing his six years of service, research, and public teaching in family medicine (a notable achievement).

South Shore Family Practice opened a new facility Monday at 1440 W.

Ridge St. in Marquette with a ribbon cutting and open house. Visitors took tours, sampled refreshments & met new doctor Dr. Shelby Robinson as the practice expands patient care.

A Marquette-based organization launched an online guide (Senya’s Lighthouse) to help families facing pediatric cancer and blood diseases in the U.P. navigate care options, track appointments, and build community support.

It is also applying for nonprofit status and expanding outreach programs soon.

Heritage Trails — a new 48-unit housing project behind Starbucks on US-41 in Marquette Township — is offering buyers affordable homes.

Interested residents attended a local session, and the first houses will be ready by the end of the year.