Good morning, Marquette.

Marquette Township suspended pickleball play at Lions Field on Thursday since only quiet equipment is allowed plus the township will resume play with new paddles and balls from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. once equipment arrives.

A photo taken at 2:30 a.m. near Wetmore Landing captured a Perseid meteor among many streaks seen in recent days over the local sky.

The image is credited to Ron Mattson (photo courtesy).

The Marquette Choral Society will begin its Fall 2026 season on Monday, Aug.

24 at the Choral Room in the Thomas Fine Arts Building at NMU+ registration starts at 6:00 p.m. and rehearsals run from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with no audition required.

Marquette Harbor Rotary's HarborFest will run from Thursday, Aug.

27 to Saturday, Aug. 29 at Mattson Lower Harbor Park + feature a mix of classic rock, country and tribute bands while raising funds for local programs.

Fox Marquette Subaru has donated $7,500 today to support 15 classrooms at Ishpeming Middle-High School.

Teachers received $500 for supplies plus school kits to help close the classroom gap.

UP Health System - Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program welcomed Dr. Marin Olson as its new behavioral medicine educator, continuing her father's legacy in resident training.

She earned her degrees at Mississippi State, Minnesota State, and Northern Michigan University & will bring fresh energy and expertise to the program.

Northern Michigan University alumni gathered at Blackrocks Brewery this evening for their annual end-of-summer send-off featuring a re-release of Wildcat Gold brewed with the university, with proceeds supporting its outdoor recreation program for access to mountain bikes, e-bikes and ski equipment.

State officials report record participation at Upper Peninsula electronics recycling sites and plan to add new drop-off locations near Iron River and Iron Mountain—local partners are encouraged to help set up these sites.

A Marquette drop-off run by the Superior Watershed Partnership has already exceeded expectations.

Upper Peninsula hunters say recent deer hunting regulations may overlook their needs due to only one U.P. representative on the state commission.

They propose splitting the commission into three regional units to manage local conditions better + their plan responds to changes posted by Michigan DNR.

A statewide poll released Friday morning by EPIC-MRA found that 71% supported the Copperwood Mine Project in the Western U.P. while local leaders backed its promise of new jobs and strict environmental safeguards; Protect the Porkies called the figures bogus.

UPHS – Portage now offers MagSeed technology to help surgeons accurately locate breast tumors during lumpectomy surgery.

The innovative method provides a less invasive option that improves both comfort and precision for local patients.

WLUC-TV will air its Game of the Week featuring Negaunee at Marquette on Thursday, Aug.

27. Coverage starts at 7 p.m. ET with live shots from William R. Hart Stadium (the full game will stream on TV6+ and TV6 Livestream).