Good morning, Marquette.

Northern Michigan University held a memorial at Veteran’s Rock to honor Lt. Col. Kip Taylor, a former ROTC cadet and basketball team captain who worked at the Pentagon in remembrance of those lost on 9/11.

Major Jeffrey Woleben said the event highlights active community service.

U.P. veteran Judith Lisa, who served 26 years as an Air Force nurse and flew in Operation Baby Lift, was inducted into the Military Women’s Memorial during a U.P.

Honor Flight Mission stop on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

LoveMarq Church hosts All For One Fest today, featuring ten Michigan bands including Hemlok, Particle Thrower, Ladoga, and Addicus (and traveling bands Wolf Bite, Gnashing of Teeth, and Croven); doors open at 1 p.m. with music beginning at 2 p.m. for a $20 admission fee.

Michigan Tech reported a 4.8% drop in fall enrollment to 7,054 students from last year's 7,411, as university officials attributed the decrease to fewer high school graduates.

They said the school will keep programs competitive to attract well-prepared students.

Former East Lansing City Clerk Marie Wicks will explain how votes are counted and local voting processes work at Michigan Tech University Van Pelt Library from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

17, with snacks provided (free for all) and additional events planned in Marquette, Newberry and Sault Ste. Marie.

Marquette-Alger RESA will host its first U.P.

Wellness Task Force meeting of the school year on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 8:30 a.m. until noon in Marquette, offering community members a chance to share ideas on improving student mental healthcare and receive a light breakfast and lunch if they register ahead.

On Friday, Sept. 11, the Ishpeming Township Fire Department rang its sirens four times at 8:46 a.m., 9:03 a.m., 9:37 a.m., and 10:03 a.m. to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and honor fallen first responders by displaying an empty set of firefighting gear.

The West End Health Foundation hosted its 11th Annual Golf Classic at the Wawonowin Country Club today to raise funds for youth wellness and coping skills programs.

Registration for next year's event will begin in April for nonprofits and businesses interested in joining.

Ely Township issued a boil advisory for Diorite Friday afternoon after tests detected elevated E. coli levels (residents should boil water before use until the advisory is lifted).

Andrea Couvillion from RE/MAX 1st Realty in Marquette was named UPR REALTOR of the Year after nearly a decade of service in the region - she will be honored at the Upper Peninsula REALTORS Continuing Education event on Oct.

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On Sept. 11, Negaunee and Calumet played a tight Week 3 game that ended early when lightning forced a stoppage with nine minutes remaining in the fourth quarter + the final score remains uncertain.