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Lane closure scheduled for Dead River Bridge
MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WLUC) - On Monday, July 22, a single lane will be closed on County Road 550 Dead River Bridge for repairs and maintenance. A temporary traffic signal will be installed to allow vehicles to pass through the construction site. The city of Marquette says the work is...
Skandia Community Day brings people together
SKANDIA, Mich. (WLUC) - People young and old gathered for the 44th annual Skandia Community Day celebration on Saturday. For decades, the day has brought people together through games, vendors and specifically the annual parade. Brandon Bray, Skandia Lions Club president, said the parade gets larger every year because of...
UPDATE: Tourist Park beach reopens after E. coli prompted temporary closure
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – UPDATE 7/19/24: Tourist Park beach is now reopened after bacteria and E. coli prompted a brief closure Thursday. The city said water samples taken Thursday, July 18 showed bacteria levels were back to a safe level to reopen for swimming. The city will continue to...
Utility bill help available from SWP
MARQUETTE, MI— The Superior Watershed Partnership has received $1.57 million to help residents with their utility bills. The money comes through the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s MI Impact grant program. The funding can help with electric, heat, water, and/or waste expenses. Households with incomes up...
Mental health professionals give tips for combating stress, anxiety during election year
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - With the 2024 election just four months away, it can be hard to avoid the constant stream of political content on our screens. Therapist for Vibrant Health Company Caroline Cheng said this can lead to people experiencing political burnout. She explained it’s important to be informed...
City leaders ask for feedback on Marquette’s Master Plan for Parks and Recreation
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) — The City of Marquette Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input regarding updates to its five-year master plan from 2019. The first of two interactive open houses took place Wednesday night at the Lakeview Arena. On July 18, the a second open house and a presentation on the plan is […]
Skandia to celebrate 43rd annual Community Day
SKANDIA, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Skandia Lions Club will again be hosting Skandia’s Community Day this Saturday, July 20. The festival in its 43rd year includes a parade, games for children and adults, food vendors, bounce houses, trophies for the best parade float, and a raffle that helps support the festivities.
Public art adds color to Marquette shoreline; Jacob Milano plays original songs on Upper Michigan Today
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - It’s no secret that public art is exploding in Marquette. Murals are popping up on businesses, city streets, and even bike paths. Whether you’re cruising through Marquette in a car, on a bike, or by foot, you can’t miss the splashes of color over town.
Kiwanis Club of Marquette announces Fourth of July parade winners
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Kiwanis Club of Marquette recognized the winners of the Fourth of July Parade float contest on Thursday. During its annual celebratory breakfast, the club distributed the awards from the parade contest. The awards are divided into two categories: the top two in the business category...
Negaunee Public Library closed for asbestos removal
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Negaunee Public Library will be closed this weekend to remove recently discovered asbestos material. While replacing the library’s carpeting, asbestos material was found in the tile and adhesive underneath the old carpet. Yesterday the Negaunee city council unanimously approved the removal of the...
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