Stephen DeLadurantaye

American Legion Post 44 is inviting the community to attend a fundraiser this Saturday. The event will help their veteran services officer Richard Jacobson. The event will feature live music, a raffle, and a silent auction.

The Marquette County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday. The Board passed the Strategic Plan for 2023 through 2028. Its top priorities include providing quality services, providing economic development and environmental upkeep.

Each participating booth had resources and information on all aspects of physical and mental health.

South Shore Fishing Association sponsored the 4th annual Teal Lake Ice Fishing Derby. Cash prizes were awarded to the anglers with the longest perch, longest walleye, and largest pike. There were also door prizes and a raffle for new members.

Mental health awareness was the theme of the WCW Tri-Meet at NMU Saturday. All three teams wore ribbons for suicide awareness and there was a host of mental health resources available at the meet.

Courage Incorporated is an Ishpeming-based organization that helps individuals and veterans with physical disabilities enjoy the outdoors. Saturday, the group hit the ice during the Teal Lake Ice Fishing Derby.

Heikki Lunta festivities kicked off Friday with a bonfire. Skiers and snowboarders also participated in the Irontown Rail Jam. There was also public luging at the U.P. Luge Club, snowshoe lantern tours of old town, and an open house at the Negaunee VFW.

The class is for friends and family of those living with mental illness.

U.P. Michigan Works! received a $1.3 million grant for the Going PRO Talent Fund. The money can be used by employers to train and retain current and newly hired employees.

TV6's Cameron Chinn visited Norlite Nursing Center Thursday. He gave a presentation on clouds and their relation to the weather. From funnel clouds to cumulonimbi, residents learned about different cloud types and how to identify them.

Rampage Room is set to open in the Westwood Mall this spring.

Ian Torchia of Ann Arbor won the men’s 50K classic race. Julie Ensrud of Minneapolis won the women's 50K classic race.

The program is funded by the Michigan Department of Education and provides free or low-cost preschool to families in need.

The Home Builders Association of the U.P. hosted its 6th annual Wild Game Dinner Thursday. Attendees were treated to a dinner with bison tips, elk stroganoff, and salmon. There were also raffles, games, and a silent auction. The event was a scholarship fundraiser for students that are studying residential construction in the Upper Peninsula.

The Sheriff’s Office will never ask for money over the phone.

The Marquette County Health Department held the Community Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training event. Attendees learned how to recognize and respond to the warning signs of a suicidal crisis.

There’s a new exhibit at the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center. It’s called “It’s All Downhill: Alpine Skiing in the U.P.” The exhibit features pictures, maps, videos, and artifacts that date back to the 1930s.

There will be a silent auction, raffles, and live music from BUMPUS. The event is a fundraiser for Father Marquette Catholic Academy.

The accreditation seal is a mark of distinction in land conservation.

The Marquette Lions Club is hosting Project KidSight this Saturday and Sunday. The club will be in the Westwood Mall during the flea market. Screenings are for kids from six months to six years old. The process is contact-free and takes less than a minute.

The 136th annual Suicide Ski Hill Jumping Tournament is on at the U.P. Nordic Ski Complex in Negaunee. Crowds gathered to watch skiers compete from across the country. Besides the jumping tournament, there was also a beer tent, food trucks, and bonfires.

The Timber Yeti Axe Range is starting an axe-throwing league. It’s for all people, from beginners to professionals. The four-week league will teach folks how to throw axes and compete.

Throughout 2023, Brookridge Heights Assisted Living will bring the Marquette community together with its All Together Now campaign. Every month, the home will host an activity to bring people together.

Over 30 jumpers from across the country will compete.

Over 30 people gathered at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church to pray with each other.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, the chairs of both the Senate and House elections committees, and numerous other lawmakers lay out plans Tuesday for election legislation. Benson says her legislative plans “protect the people who protect democracy” – the thousands of election workers and millions of voters in Michigan.

Peninsula Fiber Network, LLC (PFN) announced that it will merge with WINN Communications. The combined companies will operate a fiber optic network that spans three states covering more than 6,000 miles.

According to a report from the Anderson Economic Group, electric vehicle drivers pay 70-80% of the cost paid by Michigan’s internal combustion engine drivers. This could result in a $95 million shortfall in road funding in 2030 under current policy conditions.

A live newscast at 6:00 p.m. eastern time on Saturdays and Sundays will begin Feb. 18.

United Sportsmen Inc. hosted the USI Gun and Knife Show in Iron Mountain this weekend. People gathered from all around to buy, sell, and trade their guns. Over 45 vendors sold guns, ammo, knives, and accessories.

Dorothy Paad recently published her second book, Dorothy is Moving Mountains. Paad launched the new book with a book signing at Pine Mountain Ski and Golf Resort.

Any age or skill level is welcome at Lucy Hill in Negaunee. The trained staff provide beginners with coaching instructions, guided starts and all the necessary equipment.

Yvonne Lam is a violinist and will be performing with the Marquette Symphony Orchestra Saturday night. Friday, she held a masterclass for young performers at Marquette Senior High School.

Those who attend can also meet members of the adaptive program and take a look at the equipment that they use.

According to the Woodson Art Museum, Stormy Kromer is a staple of Wisconsin and U.P. culture.

Anyone who is a high school junior or older can apply.

According to the Marquette County Conservation District, trees native to Michigan have adapted to snowy weather. The vast majority of Michigan vegetation can be left alone until spring.

Feeding America’s Mobile Food Pantry visited Marquette Wednesday. The truck delivered enough food to feed 360 families in need. 27 volunteers loaded the food into participants’ cars at the drive-thru event.

The Ishpeming City Council met for a regular meeting Wednesday. The council unanimously decided not to raise water and sewage rates this year.

For the fourth time in just over four years, the Mega Millions Jackpot is currently over $1 billion.

The survey is open now to anyone who lives in, visits, or works in Marquette.

To prepare for the new year, the Marquette Township Board will have a special meeting on events in the township. The board also plans to work with the City of Marquette to discuss water infrastructure in the area.

The 410 Ice Rink held the Fire and Ice Tournament this past Saturday. It was a fundraiser for the Ishpeming Township Fire Department. Wednesday, the rink presented the fire department with a $2,500 check.

Submissions should include a one-page document containing information on the nominee, reference materials, and a website.

The Marquette County Cup is a series of cross-country ski races for high school and middle schoolers. About 50 kids from Superiorland Ski Club, the Ishpeming Ski Club, the Marquette Ski Club, and Peninsula Nordic Ski Club from Calumet took part. The event gives students exposure to races in a fun atmosphere with friendly competition.

Small, monthly donations make it easier for organizations to budget their money compared to larger, one-time donations. Most workplaces also offer workplace donations, where a portion of your paycheck goes to the United Way.

Charley Bastian founded Advanced Mobile Accessories (AMA) in 1980. Marty Martello joined the team in 1993, and the two have been providing and installing smart systems in cars ever since. Now that Bastian and Martello are ready to retire from the business, Ian Blondeau is taking over.

American Legion Post 50 in Iron Mountain hosted its 6th annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser this weekend. For only $5 folks were treated to a dinner and a chance to win cash prizes up to $1,000. The money will benefit the Post’s over 270 veteran members as well as the Iron Mountain community.

Saturday, the Iron Mountain RC Club hosted the Screaming Beagle Cup. 40 racers faced off in a series of 100-lap races. After the race there was a New Year’s Eve party that featured party favors, door prizes, and food.

Gallery Coffee Co. in Munising will host its first New Year’s Eve party this Saturday. There will be drink specials all night, a ball drop watch party (on the big screen), and live music with Sky Pilots.