Eagle Mine to offer Free Public Tours of Facilities CHAMPION, Mich., April 22, 2025—A series of public tours of Eagle Mine facilities will be offered during the summer. Tour locations will alternate between the Eagle Mine in Big Bay and the Humboldt Mill in Champion on Thursdays from July to September. Tours of the Eagle Mine will be offered on the following dates from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: June 19, July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4, and September 18. The Eagle Mine Tour is primarily a driving surface tour of the mine site with a

https://emberlight.org/event/emberlight-photographers/   Emberlight Photographers is sponsored by The Leather & Gift Shop ——————— When Moments Become Masterpieces The striking beauty of the Upper Peninsula – its dense forests, cascading waterfalls, and charming small towns-has long inspired photographers to capture its essence. Emberlight Photographers is a special exhibition at the Historic Depot Museum, showcasing stunning images that celebrate the deep connections between art, nature, and community. This collection highlights the vistas, people, and spirit of our hometowns through the eyes of local photographers, each offering a unique perspective on what makes our region extraordinary. From sweeping landscapes to intricate close-ups of

An aviation experience at the Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport Two incredible days of aerial excitement, including the chance to fly in historic aircraft like the legendary B-25 Bomber from WWII and the iconic Huey Helicopter from the Vietnam War. Saturday-Sunday Air show Grounds Open: 10:00 AM Air Show Starts: 1:00 PM Air Show Ends: ~2:30 PM Grounds Close: 5:00 PM Air show Lineup: Air Show Performers: Warbirds in Review – B-25, C-47, Huey MiG-17F- Michael Terfehr Trevor Rafferty – Modified Pitts 12 Smoke-N-Thunder Jet Car Warbird Thunder Airshows Aerobatic Flying – Kevin Coleman Ground Displays: A-10 DHC-6 Twin Otter C-12

Northern Michigan University will host its first BIPOC Outdoors Summit & Rest Retreat Aug. 4-8. While the events are centered on promoting joyful and inclusive nature-based experiences for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) through outdoor activities, skills workshops, keynote speakers and conversations, all are welcome to participate. Shawnrece Butler, assistant vice president for Opportunity, Empowerment and People, said one of her goals is to inspire more NMU students to immerse themselves in the area’s pristine natural environment to maximize the wellness benefits and nurture a commitment to conservation. She discussed this with alumna Alice Jasper, host of a

Monday, August 4, 2025 – Friday September 19, 2025. Peter White Public Library, Teen Zone and Youth Services. PWPL will be accepting gently used & clean Halloween costumes and dress-up apparel starting August 4 for the Halloween Costume Swap. Families can attend the costume swap on Saturday, September 23 and look for a new-to-you costume! Drop off gently used and clean costumes to the Teen Zone or Youth Services from August 4-September 19. All Costumes will be free of charge. No donation needed to attend the swap. For more information or to check the status of this program, call (906)

Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. Room 231, Henry A. Skewis Annex, Marquette, Michigan 49855 CALL TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN DEROCHA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS: Regular Meeting Minutes held on July 15, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes held on July 15, 2025 PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS PUBLIC COMMENT (5 minutes per person) REVIEW OF CLAIMS AND ACCOUNTS: Total Expenditures paid via check & EFT Transfers for the period July 10, 2025 through July 31, 2025 were $2,261,953.53 (This amount does not include check payable to