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Saturday, August 17th, 2024
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marquette's 'Cars On Third' event will showcase over 100 classic cars and motorcycles to raise funds for the Marquette Women’s Center. WZMQ 19
- ➤ Marquette Mountain Resort hosts a volleyball tournament to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central U.P., featuring outdoor activities and concessions. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The Upper Peninsula Children's Museum is hosting its second annual Baraga Block Party with activities like a dunk tank and petting zoo to raise funds. WZMQ 19
- ➤ Northern Michigan University's Regional Police Academy addresses police staffing shortages by graduating 28 new officers, significantly bolstering local law enforcement agencies. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Mill Creek Senior Living Community in Marquette, MI, is hosting its inaugural summer block party as a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association, featuring entertainment and activities for all ages. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Due to high housing costs in Marquette, NMU is overcrowding dorm rooms to accommodate all returning students. WZMQ 19
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Superior Watershed Partnership will organize three e-waste collection events in Michigan's U.P. to prevent environmental and health hazards. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ A federal appeals court upheld its decision to send the lawsuit by Michigan's AG seeking to shut down Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline back to state court, denying Enbridge's request for a rehearing. Upper Michigan's Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A two-year-old boy suffered significant burns after stepping on improperly extinguished bonfire coals at a Marquette County beach, prompting the DNR to highlight the importance of properly extinguishing fires. Upper Michigan's Source
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Despite rainy conditions, participants eagerly prepared for the Marquette Trail 50, an ultramarathon featuring 50k and 50-mile races, emphasizing the deep personal challenge and fulfillment involved in completing such an endurance event. Upper Michigan's Source
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