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Meet and greet regarding new veterans home to be held Tuesday in Marquette
MARQUETTE, MI— Michigan Veteran Homes is holding a meet and greet to talk about plans for the new veterans home being built in Marquette Township. MVH entered into an agreement with a private seller in June for more than 38 acres of land. It’s south of Marquette Cinemas and east of Wright Street.
Don’t Miss The 25th Annual Blueberry Festival in Downtown Marquette!
Marquette, MI – This Friday, celebrate a quarter-century of blueberry bliss at the 25th Annual Downtown Marquette Blueberry Festival!. Downtown will come alive with sidewalk sales and a wide variety of blueberry-themed food and drink options. Indulge in delicious blueberry delights, from blueberry pizza to blueberry beer, offered by local restaurants. Enjoy “blue” specials at many shops and stock up on fresh blueberries from local vendors throughout the day.
Michigan Veteran Homes meets with community to explain new future of D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – Michigan Veteran Homes is looking into the future for their new D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans and are asking you to take part. Michigan Veteran Homes hosted a ‘Community Meet and Greet’ Tuesday night at Ore Dock Brewing Company. The event was an informal get together with the whole MVH team […]
Up North riverside park opens with boardwalk, boat launch for safe fishing access
PERE MARQUETTE, MI – A new park is now open on the banks of Pere Marquette River in Northern Michigan - a popular fishing spot. River Access Park, part of the expansive Pere Marquette Conservation Park, opened on Saturday. It boosts views of the picturesque Pere Marquette River, which a state-designated Blue Ribbon Trout Stream and Natural River, and a federally designated National Wild and Scenic River.
Negaunee ASIST training looks to provide community members with suicide intervention skills
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC)—On Tuesday, Community members gathered at Great Lakes Recovery Centers in Negaunee to learn suicide prevention tactics. The two-day session is called the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, or ASIST. “It’s really important because when folks are having thoughts of suicide, sometimes they’re going to reach out...
The Patriot Way: Football camp setting foundation for winning culture
WEST ISHPEMING, Mich. (WJMN) – Around 60 student-athletes ranging from 7th to 12th grade are taking part in a four day football camp at Westwood High School. The camp is being led by first-year Westwood Varsity Football Head Coach, Tyler Thomas. Getting the players together and back on the...
Art on the Rocks returning to Marquette for 64th year; Seth Brown Duo make stop at Upper Michigan Today along Northern Lights Tour
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Art on the Rocks takes over Marquette’s Mattson Lower Harbor Park this Saturday and Sunday. 124 artists will show off their work at this year’s art fair. Some are local, other artists are traveling from across the country to participate. Upper Michigan Today highlights...
Michigan Veteran Homes hosts meet & greet for D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans Replacement Project
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The public had a chance to meet the group behind the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans Replacement Project on Tuesday night. The replacement for the D.J. Jacobetti Home is set to come to Marquette Township near the corner of Wright and Venture Streets. Tuesday night, people...
Camp Infinity promotes creativity, discovery in young girls
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Girls from 5th to 8th grade from around the U.P. are getting a chance to learn about computers and technology. Northern Michigan University’s Seaborg Center is the home for Camp Infinity this week. Fifth Grader Aria Shelton is one of the 25 students participating in...
North Coast Dance Festival kicks off Wednesday
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Dancers from all over the country are gathering in Marquette this week. The third annual North Coast Dance Festival starts Wednesday. Ballet dancers rehearsed on stage at NMU’s Forest Roberts Theatre Tuesday ahead of their upcoming performances. “This is my second year coming back. This...
Application for expansion of Tilden mine's waste rock stockpile withdrawn by CCI
ISHPEMING,, MI— Cleveland Cliffs has withdrawn a permit application to expand the Tilden Mine’s rock stockpile by nearly 78 acres. The withdrawal was recommended by Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy due to unresolved issues with tribal coordination and concerns, as well as cumulative impacts to the Escanaba River watershed.
Chicago’s Giordano Dance Company joins North Coast Dance Festival in its third year
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) — Pliés, pirouettes and now, chasses. The North Coast Dance Festival is back at the Forest Roberts Theatre for its third consecutive year, and this time, a Chicago jazz group is joining the action. Professional dancers from across the country gather on the Northern Michigan University campus each year for this festival, […]
Old Town Negaunee property on the Aug. 6 ballot
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - On Aug. 6, voters will decide whether or not to rezone five acres of Old Town Negaunee. The five-acre property is at the corner of Snow Street and Cyr Street. If voters say “Yes,” the area would be rezoned back to public use. If voters vote...
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