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"Japanese Treasures" exhibit celebrates the 45th anniversary of the sisterhood between Marquette and Higashiomi
Marquette has a special relationship with Higashiomi, Japan; they are sister cities. 45 years later, a new art exhibit will celebrate that relationship. "Japanese Treasures" is the name of an exhibit that celebrates the 45th anniversary of the sisterhood between Marquette and Higashiomi, with art, artifacts, and memories from the private collection of Marquette Area Sister City Partnership members. The exhibit will be displayed in August at Wintergreen Hill Gallery on Third Street in Marquette, with an opening reception on Wednesday, July 31st. Jacob Darner curates the exhibit.
Concession stand at Van Riper State Park reopens after years of closure
CHAMPION, Mich. (WLUC) - The concession stand at a popular U.P. state park has returned after years of being closed. As of Memorial Day weekend, visitors of Van Riper State Park can once again shop at the store. Park staff said the building was closed during the pandemic and had...
Marquette County working to improve air service at Sawyer Regional Airport
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Marquette County organizations are ramping up efforts to improve air service. Passengers have experienced ups and downs at the Sawyer Regional Airport since the pandemic. “We all know that flying in and out of Marquette can be frustrating because of the limitation on flights but surprisingly...
The U.P.’s last drive-in: Highway 2 Community Theater in Manistique
MANISTIQUE, Mich. (WZMQ) – Manistique is home to one of only a few drive-in movie theaters left in the state of Michigan—and the only one in the Upper Peninsula. The original Highway 2 Drive-In opened in 1953, becoming the Cinema 2 in the ’70s. In 2001, the drive-in shut down.
Airstream owners to gather for Mischief in Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Airstreams are set to take over Gitche Gumee RV Park and Campground. The Wisconsin-U.P. Airstream Club is hosting Mischief in Marquette Aug. 1-4. The RV rally brings in Airstream owners from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and across the U.P. Attendees will spend the weekend exploring the area, seeing...
Blueberry Festival celebrates milestone year
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Summer sun and bunches of blueberries were on full display for an annual Marquette event. The 25th annual Blueberry Festival hosted live music, dozens of vendors and fresh blueberries. Specialty products like blueberry beer and blueberry pizza were available. Marquette DDA Business Outreach and Promotions Director Mike Bradford said it is an achievement to make it to 25 years.
Swim Teal Lake event benefits kids with Type 1 diabetes
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - Swimmers can take on Teal Lake to benefit kids with diabetes. The 21st year of Swim Teal Lake: Benefit for Diabetes occurs on Saturday morning. Participants can swim a quarter mile or 2.25 miles. This started as a fundraiser for the U.P. Diabetes Outreach Network. This...
Sheriff’s office in northern Wisconsin holds active shooter training session at school district
(WFRV) – A northern Wisconsin County Sheriff’s Office notified the community that they would be holding an active shooter training at a school district. The Forest County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) said that the training session would be conducted at Laona School District on Forest Avenue on Friday, as a way to prepare for any potential threat.
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
Truck driver, lawmaker face off in Kalamazoo-area state House primary
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Republican incumbent Matt Hall is being challenged from within his party as he seeks reelection to Michigan’s 42nd House District. Political newcomer Rich Cutshaw, of Scotts, is facing off against Hall in the Tuesday, Aug. 6, Republican primary. The winner will face Democrat Austin Marsman in the Nov. 5 general election.
Early voting in Michigan starts Saturday, locations in St. Joseph and Berrien Counties
Early voting for the Michigan primary starts Saturday, with voting taking place locally in St. Joeseph and Berrien Counties until Tuesday, August 6. In Berrien County, early voting will be at the South County Courthouse in Niles. In St. Joseph County, it will be at their training facility in Centreville.
Aldi opens stores in Maryland, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Missori
It was a big week for German discount grocer Aldi, which opened four stores in four different states. The grocer launched three on Thursday at the following locations:. 737 South Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, Md. 4344 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, Wisc. 1270 N. Telegraph Road, Monroe, Mich. A fourth store...
Two Michigan men indicted on drug charges in Cabell County
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Two Michigan men were indicted after the Huntington Police Department’s SWAT Team arrested them on drug charges back in February 2023. Damon Brown and Clarence Walls were both arrested after the SWAT Team searched a home on 7th Avenue in Huntington on Feb. 1, 2023, the city police department said […]
Michigan Part Of Massive Deli Meat Recall Due To Listeria
Heads up Michigan, time to take a look at the lunchmeat you currently have sitting in your fridge. Boar's Head Provisions has announced a recall of more than 207,000 pounds of meat products due to potential Listeria contamination. This recall affects various pre-packaged meats, including deli meats and sausages, which were distributed nationwide.
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