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Campgrounds closed on U.P.’s Grand Island to trap misbehaving bears
MUNISING, MI – National forest officials continue their efforts to trap and remove multiple black bears from Grand Island, a popular outdoor recreation spot in Lake Superior offshore from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Hemlock, Gamefence, and Hardwood campgrounds on Grand Island are closed to the public while trapping efforts...
Thousands line up in Marquette for 2024 Fourth of July parade
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Thousands attended this year’s Fourth of July parade in Downtown Marquette on Thursday. This parade was celebrating the city’s 175th Anniversary & the 125th Anniversary of Northern Michigan University. There were more than 80 colorful floats and parade participants. The lineup started on Washington Street and McClellan Ave and finished in downtown Marquette near South Third Street. This year’s Grand Marshall Derek Lindstrom said this is the 39th year his family has been in the parade passing out flags to people during the parade. He also expressed how this event is something he looks forward to every year.
Bay Cliff’s annual Fourth of July parade brings smiles to campers and the community
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - A summer therapy camp for children whose primary impairment is physical disabilities got a chance to host their own parade on Thursday. Bay Cliff Camp in Big Bay hosted its annual Fourth of July parade featuring all its campers. The parade started at the camp and went through the city and finished back at the camp. Both campers and students got to wear their unique costumes. The camp’s executive director Clare Lutgen said the parade is always a big deal to the kids.
Marquette Regional History Center opens time capsule from 1999
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – This year’s Fourth of July parade in Marquette was followed with a bit of nostalgia. Around 4 p.m. on Thursday, the Marquette Regional History Center opened its doors to our present to learn about our past. 25 years ago, the people of Marquette County created a time capsule with what they […]
Sault Ste. Marie closer to $2.5M grant for the I-500 thanks to state budget
SAULT STE. MARIE — $250,000 from Michigan’s 2025 budget will be going to enhancing the Soo International-500 Snowmobile Racetrack by way of a community enhancement grant. The Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau said the funding will allow for major progress to be made towards the goal of renovating parts of the I-500 track and surrounding property. The community enhancement grant funding will go towards helping the Sault CVB and City of Sault Ste. Marie fulfill the requirements needed to receive a $2.5 million grant. “To me it means so much to our community,” said Sault CVB Executive Director Linda Hoath. “To have our legislators have our back and help improve our area means everything to us.” The I-500 is a vital part to the Eastern Upper Peninsula’s economy during winter months and drives tourist in from across the Midwest and Ontario.
Marquette police remind beachgoers of local rules during Fourth of July holiday
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) — Police in the City of Marquette say they will have extra patrols during this week’s holiday to up their enforcement of rules at area beaches. As a reminder, Marquette police shared on social media a few beach ordinances they will specifically be looking for violators of. They can be boiled down […]
UP City Fest volunteers look ahead to the weekend festivities
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - U.P. City Fest volunteer Miranda Slater details the entertainment on Saturday. Slater describes the day as family-oriented and an opportunity for Marquette County kids to get together and have fun. Slater says the day starts at 1:00 with a petting zoo and kids tent. Rhett Walker...
Pearl Mist cruise passengers visiting in Escanaba support local businesses
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - The Pearl Mist from Pearl Seas Cruises pulled into Escanaba’s North Shore Marine Terminal for the second time this summer. The Escanaba City Band welcomed passengers to the delight of a couple from West Palm Beach, Florida who said “it was a joy” to watch the band from the ship’s balcony before they disembarked.
Staff, students build Breitung Township School District parade float
KINGSFORD, Mich. (WLUC) - Staff and students of the Breitung Township School District built their float for the Iron Mountain Fourth of July Parade. The float will be passing out water and popsicles to parade watchers. The Kingsford and Iron Mountain school bands will also perform alongside the float. Kingsford...
Wayne County man honored as Distinguished Alumnus from Northern Michigan University
A retired Allen Park Police Detective who still lives in Wayne County, was honored as one of six Distinguished Alumni from Northern Michigan University for 2024. Jim Thorburn, who spent 27.5 years with the Allen Park Police Department, before starting a consulting firm to teach other public information officers how to best deal with the media, is the only local honoree this year.
Governor Whitmer Has Appointed Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss To A New Job
Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss has been appointed to an important state committee by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. On June 28, 2024, Governor Whitmer named Mayor Bliss to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Executive Committee. The MEDC Executive Committee plays a key role in guiding Michigan's economic growth. It...
Grand Rapids Woman Wins $1 Million Playing Powerball
A 66-year-old Grand Rapids woman got the surprise of her life last month when she discovered that she had bought a Powerball ticket worth $1 million. Lisa Cecil said in a release from the Michigan Lottery that she was so shocked (and a little in disbelief) that she ran around her house after midnight, waking up everyone in the home. She wanted them to look at her ticket and confirm that she had one. (Honestly, Lisa, I would have done the exact same thing!)
Two Men Sentenced for Fond du Lac Walmart Heist
The two Michigan men who stole over $3,500 in Apple Watches from the Fond du Lac Walmart have been sentenced. FOX11 reports that Ricky Bell was ordered to spend four years in prison, while Jaylon Autry was given a 3.5-year sentence, and both men will spend four years on extended supervision upon their release.
Noah Sanders, son of NFL legend Barry Sanders, earns Big Ten scholarship offer
The next generation of college football and NFL stars will be filled with familiar surnames. Noah Sanders, the youngest son of Detroit Lions great and arguably the best rusher ever, Barry Sanders, is now eyeing collegiate scholarship offers. His first Big Ten offer came recently. Already with ...
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