Sunday, August 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fallen tree on Fourth Street has blocked traffic in Marquette and forced vehicles to reroute to Hewitt Avenue + Ohio Street as crews work to remove the tree near a downed powerline. Upper Michigan's Source
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Read My Lips, a romance-focused bookshop in Marquette, celebrated its first anniversary with giveaways and special deals after postponing the event from July 20—owner Nikki Odom announced plans for more events, book clubs and a new downtown Birmingham location as summer winds down. Upper Michigan's Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ U.P. author J.L. Hyde has released his 10th novel today—details of the work and its local availability are expected soon. WZMQ 19
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Northpointe Behavioral Healthcare in Kingsford will host a community blood drive on Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. central time—donors will receive a free pint of ice cream courtesy of Iron Mountain’s Culvers. The blood will be sent to U.P. hospitals through partnerships with U.P. Health System and the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department—attendees can also learn about community resources in Dickinson and Iron Counties. Upper Michigan's Source
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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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