Good morning, Marquette.

On Sept. 16, Forsyth Township officials located a missing 6-year-old near County Road 456 and Setter Drive after community members and several agencies joined forces in the search; she was later found near Ski Hill Road and safely returned to her family.

Diana Sundberg was named the 2026 Tom Baldini Award recipient by Connect Marquette to honor her work in civic engagement as an Ishpeming resident.

She has selected a $200 donation for the new Ishpeming Kriskindlmarkt, which will debut in downtown later in 2026.

Five Michigan startups will pitch for $375,000 in prize funding at the PitchMI semifinal (held at Northern Center on the NMU campus) September 24 from 12:30-3 p.m., presented by the MSU Research Foundation and Michigan Economic Development Corporation as part of a statewide competition supporting promising startups.

Room 56 opens in downtown Marquette as a new multi-purpose venue offering a historic atmosphere in a space built in the early 1900s.

The venue—located on the second floor below 906 Sports Bar—can accommodate up to 150 guests for weddings, private parties, corporate events, and special occasions.

Award-winning Chicago blues legend John Primer will perform with the Real Deal Blues Band at Ore Dock Brewing Co. on Saturday, Sept.

26; opening acts Ashlyn Joriann and Canyon Medina will set the stage at 6:30 p.m. while tickets cost $20 at Marquette Wallpaper & Paint and $25 at the door.

Local bands played Thursday night as the final Music on Third event drew thousands downtown, with 17 musicians performing and local businesses bustling.

The festival will return next summer with extended events beginning in June.

NMU students decorated golf carts with paint, cardboard and balloons for Friday's homecoming parade on Fair Avenue in front of the Berry Events Center — club president Chloe Melady said the Birch Buzz cart draws inspiration from the movie Home and includes a slushie and bubble machine.

Northern Michigan University hosted a career fair for construction management and building technology students, offering direct networking with 45 employers from across the country.

The free on-campus event allowed NMU students and alumni to connect with industry professionals.

More than $1M has been invested in the Ironworkers Local 8 training center in Harvey to buy new industrial equipment that will help up to 350 apprentices learn their trade and support 110 new & 180 existing jobs, with funds from the U.S. Commerce Department and local matching contributions.

MARESA will host its Fall Education Conference on Oct.

12 in Marquette—an event that brings local educators together to learn about new teaching methods.

A Medical Minute video shows when to see an orthopedic physician for joint, bone, or muscle issues.

The video is online for local residents to learn about getting help when needed.

Marquette Township declared Westwood Mall property blighted as developer Garritt Bader plans to tear down the 112,000 sqft building by year-end in a $5M revitalization.

He will submit site plan by Oct. 5 and start 25,000 sqft commercial building next year + may get tax increment financing for demolition costs.

Motorists will face temporary closures on Lakeshore Boulevard between Washington and Spring Streets from 6 to 8:30 a.m. on Saturday as the Marji Gesick 50-mile mountain bike race begins, and detours via Spring, Front, and Ridge Streets will guide drivers while police direct traffic.