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25th annual Blueberry Fest takes over downtown Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – On Friday was Marquette’s 25th annual Blueberry Fest, celebrating all things blueberry. There were nearly 100 vendors, and artists selling blueberry cakes, pies, and beer, and even blueberry pizza. “This time of year, it’s all about the blueberry,” said Mike Bradford, the Marquette Downtown...
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...
8 candidates file for open Marquette Area Public School Board seats
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Eight candidates, including two incumbents, have filed to run in November for the three open seats on the Marquette Area Public School Board. No candidates filed to run against two board members who face a potential recall election. Terms expire in December for Kristen Cambensy, Glenn...
Y Wednesday: Registration open for YMCA’s summer session 2 programs
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – On this Y Wednesday, the YMCA of Marquette County is getting ready to start its session two of summer programs. There are new programs being offered this session, as well as one-week camps. There will be swim and volleyball one-week camps offered. The swim camp for level one and level two […]
Early voting begins Saturday at Peter White Public Library
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Early in-person voting starts Saturday for the Aug. 6 presidential primary election. The early voting period functions the same as a regular election day, but it’s open for nine days instead of one. This allows voters to tabulate their ballots without the crowds and the pressure of making it work in only one day.
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