Good morning, Marquette.

Brookridge Heights residents decorated desserts ahead of a bake sale set for tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brookridge (with treats from Honey Haven Baking Co. and Doughmama MQT) to support the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept.

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The Community Foundation of Marquette County awarded Catalyst Awards Wednesday at Northern Michigan University’s Northern Center to local leaders including Audrey Kaufman, the Women’s Center, Kitty Kososki of Provisions Coffee and Artists in Excellence, honoring community volunteerism.

Connect Conference is set for Friday, Sept.

25 at NMU's Northern Center starting at 8:30 a.m. and offers networking, breakout sessions, a mini pitch series by local business owners, and the announcement of the Tom Baldini Award + sponsorship and registration options are available.

A college fair for Marquette and Alger counties will be held on Wednesday, Sept.

16, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Northern Center Ballrooms, with NMU Admissions offering details on its website.

Wednesday marked the start of the first bear hunting period in the U.P. with 11,000 bears per the DNR.

Hunters may register at sites like Buried Stone Farms in Escanaba where processing is open 24 hours for the first three days and prizes including a $700 grand prize are offered.

The Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division received a one-time $350,000 to help restore whitefish populations in Marquette amid declines caused by invasive mussels; officials say the funding shows lawmakers’ commitment while it falls short of addressing broader ecosystem challenges.

Marquette is hosting an open house for its Climate Action Plan from Sept.

1 to Sept. 30 at the lower level of the Peter White Public Library — where community members can share ideas to shape future climate actions.

Ishpeming City Fire Department unveiled today its new fire truck (replacing an over 30-year-old unit) made in Michigan; the truck holds 1,000 gallons and shoots 1,500 gallons a minute thanks to support from State Sen. Ed McBroom and State Rep. Karl Bohnak.

The Marquette Police Department received a $4,600 grant from Superior Health Foundation that allowed them to equip 10 patrol vehicles with trauma kits — vital for treating severe injuries until paramedics arrive.

The grant will help first responders serve the community better.

MARESA and Superior Health Foundation are hosting a public meeting on Sept.

22 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon at MARESA in Marquette to discuss U.P. wellness initiatives, covering topics such as mental health and youth activities.

Superior Health Foundation awarded $100k to upgrade dental equipment at the Sawyer Family Health Center in K-I Sawyer today, easing the long drives for medicaid patients seeking basic dental care.

The investment addresses a key health gap by improving access for local residents.