Good morning, Marquette.

The United Way of Marquette County invites community members to a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance info session for prospective volunteers at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at MARESA, 321 E.

Ohio St. in Marquette - the session explains roles, training and time commitments without obligating attendees.

Marquette Board of Light and Power will host a free energy efficiency kit giveaway at Ore Dock Brewing Company today through Thursday, Sept.

17 in partnership with SEEL, offering items for both homes and small businesses to help lower electric bills.

Two 65-year-old hikers from the Flint area went missing Monday night while hiking a 20-mile stretch on the North Country Trail in northern Marquette County and were found safe Tuesday morning as rough trail conditions & rain delayed their progress.

The Economic Club of Marquette County kicked off its 2026-2027 season Monday evening at the Holiday Inn with a 5:00 p.m. social hour, a 6:00 p.m. dinner, and a 7:00 p.m. talk by AI expert Elizabeth Goede.

Local UP farmers battled unpredictable summer weather with cold nights and warm days that hindered plants and stressed livestock due to wildfire smoke.

MSU’s U.P. Research and Extension Center reports low moisture caused challenges but notes improved autumn conditions for fall corn that will soon be planted on local farms.

Forsyth Fire Department unveiled its new fire truck in Forsyth Township to replace a vehicle over 30 years old that cost $850,000.

The truck, built in Appleton, Wisconsin, features extra water storage, improved lights, and automatic systems to boost community safety.

Doctors in Marquette advise residents to practice proper hand-hygiene, cover coughs, and get flu and COVID shots as schools resume this season.

They note that vaccines given in September and October help build immunity before the cold and flu season peaks.

MDARD officials urge local animal owners to protect domestic animals this migration season by keeping wild birds away — they recommend securing yard chickens’ feed to reduce the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Senior captain Luca Rosen set multiple records Saturday by scoring four goals in NMU’s 7 to 1 win over Jamestown University, earning GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week and reaching 39 career points.

The Wildcats now prepare for upcoming conference play.

Michigan Tech tops both coaches and media preseason polls for the CCHA hockey season, earning 65 points and four first-place votes ahead of Bowling Green and Minnesota State.

Games kick off Friday, Oct. 3 with eight of nine teams playing in Marquette.

Michigan Special Olympics held a Law Enforcement Torch Run on Tuesday, Sept.

15 as part of Flame of Hope week — they exceeded their $75,000 fundraising goal by raising over $140,000 to support athletes ahead of the World Games in Chile scheduled for Oct. 2027.

MTU junior Keeley Nellis was named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after she recorded 47 digs last weekend at matches in Davenport and Saginaw Valley; her team will host Ferris State on Friday and Davenport on Saturday at the SDC Gym.