Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of July.
Good morning, Marquette.
Camp New Day celebrates 25 years as a supportive camp for local youth impacted by incarceration in Michigamme.
The camp, funded by grants and donations from local businesses (Marquette Co-Op, Little Caesars, Huron Bakery, Crossroads Restaurant, and Texas Roadhouse), offers a range of camp activities.
At a local accessible playground in Marquette, Superior Alliance for Individual Living celebrated the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by installing a layered rubber surface so wheelchairs and walkers can navigate easily — officials say the upgrade expands inclusion for all community members.
MooseWood Nature Center celebrated its 30th anniversary at Presque Isle Park this evening with live animal exhibits, face painting, food trucks and a concert at the Peg Hirvonen Band Shell.
The nonprofit event engaged families with nature-based activities and featured a visit from Smokey Bear.
Today, Charlie Hawes from VFW Post 6 Superior Memorial presented a check to Sarah Johnson at Michigan Veteran Homes D.J.
Jacobetti to fund programs that enrich veterans' daily lives.
The Art Drop Shop & Studio reopens at a new downtown location (129 W.
Baraga Ave., Suite H) on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., inviting the community to explore affordable art supplies and creative workshops.
The Downtown Marquette Blueberry Festival returns today from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. downtown, hosted by the Marquette Downtown Development Authority.
The event features sidewalk sales, live music, kids games, food, drink, and a Social District (for adults to enjoy beverages on the move).
Negaunee Public Library Director Jessica Holman presented Lynn Chevrette with prizes from the adult summer reading raffle today; Chevrette won a gift card from Contrast Coffee, Slap Shot Sandwich Co. and Taiga Games (program ends Saturday).
Michigan Department of Natural Resources is containing 13 wildfires near Voyageurs National Park while crews from Wisconsin and the Northeast assist, and Murphy said smoke could linger if winds shift — local air may be affected.
The Guts Frisbee U.S. Nationals will take place at Tourist Park (north Marquette) this weekend.
Tournament director Kurt Lahtinen said 24 teams will compete on Saturday and Sunday as spectators are welcome to bring a lawn chair, blanket, and cooler to enjoy the event.
In sports news, Kingsford won the Michigan American Legion State Baseball Tournament on Jul.
28 and marked their win—while Marquette hosted the Queen City Half Marathon and UP had a fifth-place finisher at the 77th Mio Au Sable Canoe Marathon.
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