Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On the one-year anniversary of Dr. Dan Mazzuchi's passing, Trillium House reflects on his legacy and faces increased demand, sustained by community donations. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The Marquette City Commission honored 11-year-old Samantha Fuller as the U.P. Children’s Museum's Guardian of the Quarter for her exceptional volunteering efforts. Upper Michigan's Source
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 19-year-old in Marquette was arrested for intent to deliver controlled substances following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of illegal drugs. The Mining Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will miss the Upper Peninsula State Fair due to a scheduling conflict and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist will attend in her stead. The Mining Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The UP Regional Blood Center in Marquette faces an urgent blood shortage, serving as the sole provider for 13 hospitals, amidst a national decline over 25% in supplies. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The Copper Shores Community Health Foundation grants $300,000 to the Great Lakes Recovery Center for strategic improvements and holistic treatment approaches. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Marquette Trail 50 ultramarathon, featuring 500 runners in 50K or 50 Mile events, is set to begin this weekend in its 16th iteration, prompting organizers to remind the public to keep race markers intact. Upper Michigan's Source
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