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5 days ago | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Stephen DeLadurantaye
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Marquette Maritime Museum invited kids to celebrate Art Week at the lighthouse on Monday. The City of Marquette is celebrating Art Week all this week. It’s a chance for residents to engage with the arts through various performances, exhibits, and activities. Kids got in on the action Monday by painting the Lake Superior shoreline at the Maritime Museum’s Plein Air Workshop.
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5 days ago | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Stephen DeLadurantaye
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Mariucci Family Beacon House is hosting a grilling competition to raise money this week. The home is hosting its 4th annual Grill & Chill fundraiser on Thursday. The theme is once again a Night in Nashville. There’ll be a grill master competition, bourbon tasting, and celebrity appearances with Steve Mariucci and Tom Izzo expected to attend again this year.
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1 week ago | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Stephen DeLadurantaye
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - With warmer weather coming to the U.P. this weekend, some people may be putting their boats in the water between thunderstorms. The DNR wants to remind boaters not to let any invasive species hitch a ride to U.P. waters on their boats. The DNR says boaters should make sure their boats and trailers are clear of any mud, plants, or debris before putting them in the water.
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1 week ago | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Stephen DeLadurantaye
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Marquette Care Clinic is walking for a cause this weekend. The clinic is hosting its annual Life Walk on Saturday. Participants gather pledges for their walk to raise money for the clinic’s daily operations. The money will be used to help support new and expecting parents. Organizers say the nonprofit relies heavily on donations from the community, so it hopes to raise $30,000 from the event.
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1 week ago | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Stephen DeLadurantaye
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Kids in Marquette had a chance to learn about classical music and instruments on Tuesday. The Bergonzi Trio played a free children’s concert at the Peter White Public Library as part of the Pine Mountain Music Festival. The group taught kids about their instruments and how small changes in tempo and articulation can make drastic changes in music. Festival organizers say there are still a few chances to enjoy performances before the festival ends.
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1 week ago | 
wnem.com | Stephen DeLadurantaye
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - An Escanaba woman celebrated her 105th birthday on Monday. Ora Vardigan is a resident at Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee. The home celebrated her birthday with a party and a glass of Vardigan’s favorite treat-beer. Her family also visited to celebrate with her. They sang ‘Happy Birthday’ with Eastwood staff before digging into some birthday cake. A TV6 reporter asked what her secret to such a long and happy life is. Her response was one word.
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1 week ago | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Stephen DeLadurantaye
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Texas to announce the end of the Civil War and slavery. The Nefertari African Dance Co. out of Milwaukee celebrated the holiday in Marquette this week. The group specializes in African-inspired dance and drumming.
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1 week ago | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Stephen DeLadurantaye
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Folks in the West End can enjoy fresh, locally grown produce this summer thanks to Partridge Creek Farm. The farm opened its West End Farm Stand for the first time this season on Wednesday. The available produce changes weekly, but organizers say throughout the season you can expect to find various salad greens, herbs, raspberries, flowers, and fresh vegetables.
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1 week ago | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Stephen DeLadurantaye
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office is saying goodbye to a longtime employee this week. Lt. Errol Lukkarinen is retiring after 29 years of service. He joined the sheriff’s office in 1996 as a part-time deputy in Marine Patrol before working in the Special Operations Division, earning promotions to Corporal, Sergeant, and, in 2024, Lieutenant. Sheriff Greg Zyburt says he’s saved countless lives over the years and will be dearly missed by his coworkers.
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1 week ago | 
uppermichiganssource.com | Stephen DeLadurantaye
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - You can help a U.P. assisted living home raise money for Alzheimer’s research this weekend. Brookridge Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care is hosting its 7th annual Antique and Classic Car Show on Saturday. There’ll be at least 20 unique cars, as well as free food and live music. The event is free, but staff members say they’ll be collecting donations for the home’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s team.
