Queen City Running Company will be holding a one mile running race on Pine Street between Ridge Street and Lakeshore Boulevard on Thursday March 26. Runners will begin lining up at the start at 5:55 p.m. and the race will start at 6:00 p.m.

The race will be led by a police vehicle and Pine Street will be briefly closed to traffic while the race passes through. Volunteers will be stationed at each intersection on the course and police will be directing traffic at Pine Street and Lakeshore Boulevard. Pine Street will be reopened to traffic as the race passes through. The overall closure time is expected to be less than 20 minutes. Ridge Street will remain open to traffic. 

Motorists are asked to take caution when traveling in the area.

Cinder Pond Marina has sustained significant damage from the ice and wind from multiple storms this winter. More recently, the blizzard that occurred March 15 and 16 damaged piers 2 & 3, and they will require extensive repairs.

City staff are working with the dock manufacturer to assess the docks and plan repairs for the 2026 season. Due to this damage, lingering ice pack and uncertainty regarding the weather, the season may be delayed.

Slip holders will still need to renew their slips before the April 15 deadline. If the season is delayed, slip holders will be refunded for the duration of the closure following the same policy as enforced in previous years.

FIRE POLICE PENSION MEETING CANCELLED

The regular meeting of the Police and Fire Pension Board scheduled for March 24, 2026 has been cancelled.

The Marquette City Commission work session originally scheduled for March 16 has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Following the work session the Marquette City Commission will hold their regular meeting, also originally scheduled for March 16, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Both meetings will take place in City Commission Chambers located at 300 W. Baraga Ave, Marquette MI 49855.

Curbside waste and recycling collection for City of Marquette households will be delayed by one day. Please follow this schedule for the rest of the week. The normal schedule will resume next week.

Please make sure your cans are properly spaced and accessible for pickup. Problems or missed pickup can be reported to the Department of Public Works at publicworks@marquettemi.gov

Due to the extended timeline required for snow removal and winter maintenance following the major winter weather event, City of Marquette offices will remain closed on Tuesday, March 17 and business scheduled for that day will be postponed. 

City Police, Fire, and Public Works remain operational.

As always, please dial 911 if you have an emergency.

Due to inclement weather and significant snow clearing efforts, Waste Management collection of solid waste (trash/recycling) is suspended until further notice. Residents should not put out trash or recycling carts until further notice. The City and Waste Management staff will release an update after a full assessment of storm recovery efforts is made, after the storm is concluded.

Online services and contact information can be found on the City website at www.marquettemi.gov, however staffing is currently limited due to impacts from the storm.

Due to impacts from the ongoing winter weather event, City of Marquette offices will be closed on Monday, March 16 and business scheduled for that day will be postponed.

This will impact the Marquette City Commission regular meeting and work session, which were scheduled for the evening of March 16. Both meetings are canceled, and updates will be shared regarding the rescheduling of the meetings.

The March 16 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting is also canceled.

City Police, Fire, and Public Works remain operational.

As always, please dial 911 if you have an emergency.

Presque Isle Park will be closed to vehicular traffic effective immediately due to hazardous conditions caused by the impending winter storm. The park will will re-open once Public Works Crews have an opportunity to remove the snow and make it safe for visitors. 

Queen City Running Company will be holding a one mile running race on Pine Street between Ridge Street and Lakeshore Boulevard on Thursday, March 12. Runners will begin lining up at the start at 5:55 p.m. and the race will start at 6:00 p.m.

The race will be led by a police vehicle and Pine Street will be briefly closed to traffic while the race passes through. Volunteers will be stationed at each intersection on the course and police will be directing traffic at Pine Street and Lakeshore Boulevard. Pine Street will be reopened to traffic as the race passes through. The overall closure time is expected to be less than 20 minutes. Ridge Street will remain open to traffic. 

Motorists are asked to take caution when traveling in the area.