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Body of man found after waves swept victim off Black Rocks

MARQUETTE — Police on Friday located the body of the man swept off Black Rocks Thursday afternoon. The deceased, a 62-year-old man from Calumet, was pulled from waters off Harvey a distance of some several miles. In a Friday morning press release, the Marquette Police Department said that, “On 11/06/2026 at approximately 8:22am the Marquette Police Department and Chocolay Township Police Department responded to the report of a body in the water in the area of Lakewood Lane in Harvey." “Responding officers located the body just off the beach and were able to recover it from the ...

Marquette invites public to virtual presentation on Sustainable Tourism Plan

MARQUETTE — The city of Marquette is inviting residents, local businesses and community organizations to take part in an upcoming virtual presentation highlighting the development of the city's Sustainable Tourism Plan. The presentation is scheduled from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 and will provide an update on the planning process, including key findings, insights and themes that have emerged during the first two phases of the project. City officials say keeping the community informed and involved is an important part of developing the plan. The presentation will give participants ...

No fatalities in Marquette structure fire

MARQUETTE — The Marquette City Fire Department Thursday morning extinguished a fire at a single-story residential structure on Fitch Avenue. There no injuries or deaths reported. A department press release states units were dispatched to 2314 Fitch Ave. at about 5:13 p.m. for a reported structure fire, arriving on scene within three minutes, encountering visible smoke coming from the first floor of a single-story residential structure. “Upon arrival, the first-due engine established Fitch Street Command and initiated an offensive fire attack," the release states. "Mutual aid ...

7th Annual Bundle Up Marquette on tap

MARQUETTE — From Nov. 1-25, there will be a colorful box at partnering businesses for donations to the Bundle Up Marquette effort. Organizers will be collecting warm outdoor apparel donations. Please reach out if you would like to be another drop location for the event. • Bennett Media Group on West Washington Street • Jimmy John’s on U.S. 41 by Target • Marquette Food Co-op • Range Bank on Front Street From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, anyone can come “shop” the donations along the fence and through the park to take what you need to stay warm. The clothing ...

NSDAR names Outstanding Junior

It's back! Snow greets west enders