Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
Good morning, Marquette.
🏘️ Community
A group of volunteers will host a free buffet-style Christmas Day meal at Skandia Township Hall from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., offering ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, cranberry sauce, and locally made pies and cookies.
Lake Superior Detachment 764 of the Marine Corps League donated a trailer full of toys to Gwinn St. Vincent de Paul (the local charity) for its Christmas toy distribution in Marquette.
The donation will help bring holiday cheer to local families.
Marquette Alternative High School students collected over 6,700 pairs of socks on Wednesday through their Rock the Socks campaign and delivered them to The Warming Center, Beacon House, Janzen House, Women’s Center & St. Vincent de Paul.
Jilbert Dairy held a free milk and butter giveaway on Wednesday morning in Marquette, funded by anonymous donor Margaret Brumm — a local philanthropist.
The dairy has given away at least 3,000 gallons of milk and 2,000 lbs. of butter this year.
Local groups in Marquette Township have collaborated for 23 years on the Christmas Gifts for Veterans fundraiser, providing self-care supplies (soap and razors) requested by veterans for the holiday season.
The Jacobetti Center is inviting community volunteers to assist further.
The Community Christmas Dinner hosted by Community Dinners Feeding Marquette County celebrates 19 years and will provide up to 1,500 meals at the Ishpeming Elks Lodge.
Reservations and sponsorships are available until Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. by calling 906-451-4951.
Super One Foods customers in Marquette Township and Negaunee contributed $4,664.85 through pin pad donations to the U.P.
Hospice Foundation, boosting efforts to improve hospice care + community support. Their donation will help expand local services.
UPAWS is hosting a Home for the Holidays Feline Adoption Event today through Sunday, Dec.
21 in Marquette by appointment — adoption fees are reduced for cats and kittens. Residents can visit UPAWS.org or call 906-475-666 to schedule an appointment.
🏛️ Government
The League of Women Voters of Marquette County will meet at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.
7 in the Heritage Room (second floor of Peter White Public Library, 217 N. Front St.) where members learn about plans for 2026 and beyond; social time begins at 6:30 p.m.
🏥 Health
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is urging residents to get the flu vaccine as rising flu cases and a more severe strain reported in England signal a tougher season ahead.
Vaccines are available at local pharmacies and clinics, though coverage in Michigan remains as low as 22%.
Trillium House in Marquette received a $15,000 grant from West End Health Foundation to support hospice care for West End residents over three years (covering up to 50 days of care annually).
📰 Real Estate
Gov. Whitmer announced three redevelopment projects in Marquette, Escanaba and Cadillac that will create 60 housing units with over 16.5 million dollars in investment.
In Marquette, an 8,000 sqft vacant building will become a four-story mixed-use development with apartments, retail space and parking to boost downtown activity.
🎉 Marquette Events
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Winter Solstice Celebration with The Make-Believe Spurs
4-10 p.m. — Ore Dock Brewing Co. — Free admission — Celebrate the winter solstice with enchanting performances by The Make-Believe Spurs.
A Classical Christmas with Darrius Morton
An evening of classical Christmas carols sung by tenor Darrius Morton at St Paul’s Episcopal Church. 7:00 pm
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