RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY - WILLIAMS PARK TENNIS COURTS

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for the completion of a Michigan grant-funded project in the City of Marquette.  The ceremony will take place on:

This project addresses high priority needs within the City’s Five-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan.  This project was partially funded by the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund with significant matching funds from the Marquette Tennis Association.

The public is invited to attend this event.

The seasonal portion of Peter White Drive in Presque Isle Park will be closed to vehicular traffic on Friday, August 26th from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a Marquette Area Public Schools cross country meet.

A classic car auto show will be held on Third Street on Saturday, August 20, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The following streets will be closed to through traffic from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.:

• Third Street from Michigan Street to Park Street
• Ohio Street from Front Street to Fourth Street
• Hewitt Avenue from Front Street to Fourth Street
• Prospect Street from Front Street to Fourth Street
• Crescent Street from Front Street to Fourth Street

Traffic will be detoured using Michigan Street, Fourth Street and Magnetic Street.

To ensure no cars are parked in the event area, parking will be prohibited on Third Street between Ohio Street and Park Street beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAB) meeting scheduled for August 15, 2022, has been canceled due to lack of quorum. 

Wilkinson Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Center Street and Summit Street on Monday, August 15 beginning at 7:00 a.m. for a sanitary sewer lateral replacement. This project is expected to be completed by the end of the day.

On Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Pine Street from Fair Avenue to Lakeshore Boulevard and Powder Mill Road from County Road 550 to the north end will be closed, and Wright Street from Presque Isle Avenue to Lakeshore Boulevard will be closed to thru traffic for the “Ore to Shore” Mountain Bike Race.

Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling on Wright Street, Hawley Street, River Park Circle and Schneider Mill Court.  Race participants will be crossing at designated locations at varying times.

Starting Friday August 12, Oberstar will be working to install water main to service Rippling River Resort. The work will be occurring on the east side of M553 south of Division Street. No road closures will be needed however the shoulder will be closed and access to the multi-use path will be limited while they are working. The work is anticipated to last through August 28.

The public is advised to use caution when traveling through this area and to be alert for construction and advisory signing.

As of today, Thursday, August 11, 2022, gasoline (premium) and diesel fuel sales have resumed at the Cinder Pond Marina.

The Marquette Area Wastewater Treatment Facility Advisory Board (MAWTAB) meeting for August 18 has been canceled due to lack of quorum.

The next regular meeting will be held September 15, 10 a.m. at the City of Marquette Wastewater Treatment Facility.

Beginning Monday, August 8 at 8:00 am, there will be no fuel sales at Cinder Pond Marina while line repairs are made.  Gasoline (premium) and diesel sales will resume late Thursday, August 11 depending on repairs and required inspections.