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DWOS Team Kovacs is ‘working at the car wash’ this weekend
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – Dancing with our Stars Marquette County Style’s Team Kovacs is working at the car wash this weekend. Each team in it is challenged to raise funds for the U.P. Hospice Foundation leading up to the competition on May 22 and 23. Marquette City Manager Karen Kovacs and her husband, Ryan will […]
Uncle Chuck’s Funny Farms opens greenhouse in Marquette Township
MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - A Gwinn family farm is making it easier for Marquette residents to get fresh produce. Uncle Chuck’s Funny Farms opened a new greenhouse outside the Westwood Mall. This week is the greenhouse’s soft open. It’s primarily selling flowers, garden amendments, and vegetable starts until this weekend when the produce like tomatoes and peppers arrives.
Presque Isle’s new bandshell begins its design process
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - This year, a new addition to Marquette’s Presque Isle Park will be built. The design process for the new bandshell is underway. Groups like The Marquette City Band offered suggestions on what could be added. Early design plans could include ADA compliance, new lighting and...
Gus Macker 2024, Mike Fuller Interview
Jake Durant talks with Mike Fuller about the 50th year of Gus Macker, with a quip on how all this started in a driveway, this weekends events, the Make It Or Break It Shot with a mystery shot taker, and a maroon and gold color scheme.
Marquette Township Board welcomes new treasurer
MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - The Marquette Township Board welcomed a new face at Wednesday’s meeting. Executive Director of the United Way of Marquette County Andrew Rickauer is now serving as the treasurer. He has taken the place of now-retired Ernie Johnson. In addition to the new treasurer, the...
Jeffrey’s Restaurant expected to reopen this summer
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Jeffrey’s Restaurant is still undergoing renovations after a fire in October. The restaurant’s owner, Jeffrey Erickson, says crews had to remove everything from the building and have been hard at work getting the electrical and plumbing up to code. He says after an inspection on Wednesday they can install the floor and walls, then start getting the restaurant put back together.
No injuries reported in Chocolay Township house fire
CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - No injuries were reported in a house fire that began around 10:00 a.m. Monday morning in Chocolay Township. A TV6 Reporter who was on scene said smoke was visible coming from the roof, vents, and chimney at the house, located at 257 Silver Creek Road. She said firefighters accessed the fire from the roof.
First Lady begins ‘Women for Biden’ tour of Michigan in Marquette
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – The 2024 Presidential election is bringing some attention to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. First Lady Jill Biden kicks off her ‘Women for Biden’ campaign in the state with a stop in Marquette on Thursday. Biden will be joined by Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. Here is the full video from the […]
Public comment period begins for Marquette’s draft Community Master Plan
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Marquette city leaders want public feedback on a draft community master plan. A master plan is a document that contains the community’s long-term vision. The draft was made after several opportunities last year for public engagement. After the plan is finalized, city leaders and administrators will use it to direct future growth and development patterns.
The UPside - Jim LaJoie
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Upper Michigan is Someplace Special because of the hard work of individuals and organizations that make a difference in our community. Each Monday, TV6 shines the light on these people and organizations with our UPside report. This week’s UPsider is Jim LaJoie. Jim Lajoie has...
Marquette families celebrate Mother’s Day with a drag show
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Drag Queens danced on stage for Mother’s Day in Marquette’s Barrel + Beam. The restaurant put a unique twist to its Sunday brunch buffet. Families thanked mothers over quiche, Belgian waffles, and gluten-free banana bread. Barrel + Beam’s Kitchen Manager and Chef Alex Palzewicz said she wanted to do a drag show for a while.
Nursing homes collaborate to help residents displaced by Mission Point closure
As an Ishpeming nursing home is about to permanently close its doors, other long term healthcare facilities in the area will work together to house 33 displaced residents and offer employment to its staff members. Mission Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Ishpeming will cease operations over the course of...
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