Good morning, Marquette.

Registration is open for the annual Marquette County Walk for Hope at Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming this Saturday — in-person registration starts at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 11 a.m. Participants will receive mental health support and resources.

Seventy-year-old Craig Berg was found safe on Saturday morning on Isle Royale after search teams traveled more than 50 miles across Lake Superior and hiked nearly five miles to reach his last known location (he is now in Marquette).

Big Bay’s Fall Fest takes place this Saturday at Draver Park from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., offering bounce houses, a car show, face painting, and food vendors for families to enjoy autumn in scenic Big Bay.

Local organizers have announced volunteer roles for the Fresh Coast Film Festival and Dryland Dash — events that will offer residents a chance to support film and outdoor community activities at local venues.

Connect Marquette will host its annual Connect Conference on Friday, Sept.

25 at the Northern Center on the NMU Campus (an all-day event) that will include networking, breakout sessions, and presentations for local professionals.

City officials celebrated Monday the completion of the 15-year 20-acre Lakeshore Boulevard Shoreline Restoration project, which now features native plants, a lookout platform, and a bike path.

The Superior Watershed Partnership and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy contributed $5 million to the project.

The City Commission approved a $5,000 grant from the Ray and Peg Hirvonen Foundation to support arts programming at the Senior Center.

The center is free for seniors in Marquette, Marquette Township, Chocolay Township, and Powell Township - helping them access other services to live independently.

Marquette County’s Suicide Survivors Fund has provided about $103,629 in aid since 2022 to 31 families, offering 75 care packages and 79 service referrals.

Six Feet Over and the Community Foundation help cover costs averaging $3,500 per case up to $6,000 + ease heavy expenses.

Lakeview Arena in Marquette started public skating on Monday with sessions running daily from 1 to 2:50 p.m. for all ages; skate sessions are cancelled on Saturday, Sept.

19 and Sept. 26 due to hockey tournaments, and senior sessions for residents aged 55 and older will begin Oct. 16.