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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Wings Over Marquette air show is set for Saturday and Sunday at Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport. Brenda Kerfoot announced that visitors will have the chance to ride historic aircraft—such as a WWII B-25 Bomber and a Vietnam War Huey Helicopter—during the all-day activities. Sunny 101.9
- ➤ Riders left Houghton Tuesday morning on the 10-day Tour Da Yoop, Eh to raise funds for U.P. Lions Serve to help families facing cancer, and by Tuesday afternoon $17,000 had been raised of the $150,000 goal. The 73 participants, including a couple riding for the second time and a father-daughter duo on a two-seater bike, will ride through the Keweenaw and head to Marquette tomorrow + finish in Manistique on Saturday. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ AMVETS Post 122 in Ishpeming hosted a picnic on Tuesday at the AMVETS campground on Lake Unky—residents from the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans enjoyed hot dogs, brats, salads, desserts, live music, bingo, and time by the lake. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Brookridge Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care will host a free pet portrait event on Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.—a professional photographer will capture photos of residents with their pets while donations for UPAWS are collected and a photo contest is scheduled for August. Upper Michigan's Source
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that 63 small businesses statewide received $1.49 million in grants through the Match on Main program—six of which are in our Upper Peninsula and each received a $25,000 boost to strengthen their downtown areas. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over the summer, students with disabilities learned how to shop, mail letters, and order food at restaurants in the FUNctional Skills program hosted by UP Children’s Therapy. They practiced these skills—celebrated with a family party—and the group plans to offer the program again each year. Upper Michigan's Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Champion Township proposes three bond renewals on August 5 — for its operating millage of 5.00, EMS millage of 1.00, and road fund millage of 2.00—to keep funding current services without tax increases. The township will hold voting at the new Champion Township Office at 1071 US-41 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. WZMQ 19
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tournament Director Kurt Lahtinen said 22 teams will compete in the U.S. Nationals this weekend at Tourist Park in north Marquette—residents can bring a lawn chair, blanket and cooler to enjoy the event. Sunny 101.9
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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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HarborFest
All day — Ellwood A Mattson Lower Harbor Park — Free admission — Celebrate the end of summer with family fun, tasty food, and live music while supporting local charities.
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Wildcat Gold Release & NMU Alumni Happy Hour
8:30-10:30 p.m. — Blackrocks Brewery — Cost information not provided — Celebrate the yearly release of a collaborative lager while supporting NMU students' outdoor recreation access.
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Sip & Stretch Yoga
10-11 a.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $15 includes first beverage — Unwind with refreshing yoga and a brew in a vibrant setting.
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Adrian and Meredith Live Performance
8 PM — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 — Experience gritty vocals and fiery fiddling in a night of eclectic music.
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