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Marquette
Friday, August 15th, 2025
Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ray Carlson was named U.P. Veteran of the Year at the U.P. State Fair in Escanaba where Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist attended the ceremony; the Marquette man, who works with the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans (American Legion Post 44), said he values making new friends. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Twenty-six Gladstone high schoolers completed a six-week, paid summer camp where they learned skills in electrical work, carpentry and plumbing—next year, Marquette-area students can join to gain similar career experience. Upper Michigan's Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lieutenant Governor Garland Gilchrist attended the UP State Fair on Thursday during Honored Citizens Day and spoke about housing and health care issues facing local residents while listening to their concerns for future actions. WZMQ 19
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Recent testing in Marquette homes found that 6 out of 32 samples had lead levels above 12 ppb — city officials say the problem comes from older plumbing and plan to increase monitoring every six months while sending out public education on reducing exposure. Residents are urged to take steps such as using certified lead-reducing filters until contaminated service lines are replaced. WZMQ 19
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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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Pigeon Hill Tap Night
6-9 p.m. — Stucko's Pub & Grill — Cost unknown — Celebrate great beer from Pigeon Hill Brewing while enjoying good company.
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Live Music Night with Babe Report, 44Acres, and Bimbo
8-11 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $5 Cover — Experience a vibrant music night featuring local bands in a beloved brewery setting.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection
3-7 p.m. — Marquette County Solid Waste Management Authority — Free drop-off — Safely dispose of hazardous waste and contribute to environmental protection efforts.
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Anna p.s. Concert at Drifa Brewing
6 PM – 12 AM — Drífa Brewing Company — $10 cover charge — Enjoy live Indie Folk music from Anna p.s. as they showcase their latest album.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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