Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
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🏘️ Community
The Marquette Federation of Women's Clubs held its first show Saturday to raise money for needed work on the 140-year-old Women's Federated Clubhouse— a historic place for women since 1926.
Six more concerts are planned through March and each show will feature different music styles with donation-based admission.
Don Lawrence—former Army Corps engineer—introduced the first-ever 'Band Together for Local Vets' at Byce’s Michihistrigan Bar and Cabins in Gould City to raise funds for veterans.
The event will have bands compete with winners sharing money evenly among Luce, Alger, Mackinac and Schoolcraft counties to help with winter emergencies.
🎭 Culture
The Marquette Regional History Center presents Old Towne Forest Forensics — a guided hike through Old Towne in Negaunee to examine clues left by past human, climatic and geologic actions.
Two tours will be held on Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Jackson Mine Park Pavilion with pre-registration required and tickets costing $10 each.
📰 Economy
Michigan drivers now pay $3.20 for regular unleaded gas—an 18-cent jump from last week—as Labor Day travel nears; prices vary in Upper Michigan and the drop in gasoline supply and crude inventories adds to the cost.
Local consumers may see differences with Houghton County averaging $3.16 and Mackinac County peaking at $3.47.
🏛️ Government
Officials with MDOT said that many Upper Peninsula bridges are aging and face risk as funding lags, including the M-69 bridge over the Michigamme River (built in 1931) which is in poor condition.
They warned that without new funding, more than 100 trunkline bridges will close by 2035 and affect nearly 1.8 million drivers daily.
🏈 Sports
More than 200 mountain bikers competed in the second RAMBA Shenanigans 25-hour race that started Saturday morning and ended Sunday.
Executive director Danny Hill said the event challenged riders and he hopes it will grow next year — spurring greater local participation.
🎉 Marquette Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Go Rounds Live Concert
8 PM – 2 AM — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $15 Student / $18 General Admission — Experience the mind-bending sounds of The Go Rounds blending indie, psych-pop, and twang-rock.
Blackrocks Oktoberfest Celebration
4 PM – 3 AM — 424 N 3rd St, Marquette, MI — Free entry — Celebrate Oktoberfest with German music, food vendors, and stein competitions while dressed in traditional attire.
Grateful Dead Tribute Sunday Funday
3-5 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — $10 Admission — Enjoy a lively afternoon with Another One performing classic Grateful Dead tunes and great craft beer.
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