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Marquette city commission, BLP candidate filings due July 21

MARQUETTE — The Marquette City Clerk’s Office is accepting nomination packets for city elective positions available in the upcoming election year. Interested candidates must submit their completed packets by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21. This election cycle, voters will select two members for the Marquette Board of Light and Power and three commissioners for the Marquette City Commission. These positions will be contested in the general election on Nov. 3. Nominating documents, including petition forms, are available at the city clerk’s office located at 300 W. Baraga Ave. ...

July DDA special meeting noted

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on Thursday, July 23, to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The meeting will take place beginning at 8 a.m. at the Marquette Commons, 112 S. Third St. There will be two options for public participation: in person or written. Written comments can be submitted by emailing tara@downtownmarquette.org. Written submissions will be accepted until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22.

The pause that refreshes

Krusin’ Klassics renews scholarship support for Bay College automotive students


ESCANABA – The Bay College Foundation has announced the renewal of the Krusin’ Klassics Scholarship for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Krusin’ Klassics has donated $1,500 to continue supporting students pursuing careers in Bay College’s Automotive program. Founded in 1985 by local ...

Marquette Arts & Music Wellness Lions Club marks first anniversary with ribbon-cutting, fundraiser

MARQUETTE – Marquette Arts & Music Wellness Lions Club celebrated its first anniversary with a public fundraising event on June 24 at Blackrocks Brewery in Marquette. The Lake Superior Community Partnership assisted with the celebration by hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Marquette Arts & ...

M-35 culvert project detour starts July 20

ISHPEMING ­- The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $3.6 million to replace a culvert on M-35 over Warner Creek north of Palmer in Marquette County. Work includes replacing the existing structure with a concrete box culvert, asphalt rebuilding and pavement markings, extending the lifespan of the roadway and increasing safety for motorists. The tentative starting date for the project is July 20 and the estimated ending date is mid-August. 
Motorists should expect one lane of alternating traffic with a temporary signal starting July 20.
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