Samuel McKnight

The Marquette church hosted the event Saturday night.

The David & Thu Brulè YMCA of Marquette County held its first-ever “Pool Palooza” on Saturday. t featured pool toys, the mushroom and the waterslide.

Doozers cookie store held a grand opening ceremony at their new permanent location, the Gossard building in Ishpeming, on Friday.

Patrons of peter white will now be able to access ten times the title selections thanks to the library’s addition of an app called “Libby.”

The Upper Michigan Ice Racing Association (UMIRA) held their first race of the year this Saturday.

CheckPoint Saved is a non-profit that provides free technology education to the Marquette community.

There will also be local crafters with a variety of homemade items and cornhole games for those interested.

Free eyesight screenings will be available in Marquette Township this weekend for children in the Westwood Mall during the flea market on Saturday and Sunday.

This weekend the Soo Locks will close, ending the Great Lakes shipping season.

On Friday night, the Up North Lodge hosted a staff party for the teachers at Superior Hills Elementary School, which included dinner and a sleigh ride.

Children from Marquette and Delta counties were gathered for games, sledding and lunch at the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan winter youth event.

The Michigan National Guard hosted a departure ceremony in the superior dome on Saturday, for the soldiers of the 107th Engineer Battalion.

The Marquette Farmers Market is going to be re-branding this upcoming season.

The Mariucci family Beacon House, in Marquette finished its first year in a new facility. This week, they are taking a look at how it’s gone, and what lies ahead.

The 410 Ice Rink in Ishpeming held the “Fire and Ice” tournament this week to support Ishpeming's fire fighters.

Sen. Ed McBroom (R) and Rep. David Prestin (R) took the oath of office in Escanaba on Tuesday.

MediaBrew delivered some Christmas cheer to the DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans on Wednesday, with the 20th annual “Christmas is for Veterans” project.

The YMCA is cutting down on some of its regular programs during Christmas break in order to make room for families to come and enjoy the facilities while they are out of school.

Fire engines from the Munising Fire Department drove around downtown Munising collecting donations for local food pantries on Saturday.

A total of 14 elementary school robotics teams competed for a spot in the First Lego Legue State Tournament at NMU.

The deadline for the Marquette Board of Light and Power (MBLP) Lighting contest has been extended to Dec. 9.

For the second year, the two municipalities have challenged each other to see who can collect the most pints of blood.

Autumn Comforts quilt show featured over 280 quilts. Other quilted items such as purses, rugs, mats, and dolls were also featured.

Campfire Coffee's Girls' Day Out plans hindered due to bad weather.

Two Marquette County school districts came together for a festive celebration at the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum on Friday.

A Marquette kitchen store is adding accepting donations for the TV6 Canathon, and offering incentive to donate.

The Superiorland Ski Swap was held in the Marquette Township Hall.

A variety of artwork and baked goods were sold at the Marquette History Center on Saturday.

From t-shirts to pet-safe candles, the UPAWS Holiday store has a little bit of everything.

It’s the season for giving and Jeffreys Restaurant is making sure no one goes without this Christmas. The restaurant is doing its third annual giving tree program.