Rebecca Bartelme

QUINNESEC, Mich. (WJMN) – The Zonta Clubs of Iron Mountain-Kingsford Area and Marquette Area, along with local trucking company, US Special Delivery and the Upper Peninsula Human Trafficking …

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – United Way of Marquette County’s Annual Campaign is set to start in September and it’s kicking off in a fun way for Yoopers. On Friday, September 13, the…

MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJMN) – Police officers weren’t just at Dunkin’ Donuts Friday morning for the delicious treat, they were also there to help out Special Olympics Michigan. Law…

MARQUETTE COUNTY, Mich. (WJMN) - There’s a chance to lace up your running shoes and head out on a morning run before celebrating the 4th of July. The Yankee Doodle Dash back for the third year in a row on Independence Day. There are two race options, a 10 mile run and a 5K run that both begin and end at Silver Creek Church in Harvey. “The 5K run, it’s a 5K loop in Harvey,” said Derek Lindstrom, Race Director, Yankee Doodle Dash. “The 10 mile actually heads into Marquette, kind of turns around by…

ISHPEMING, Mich. (WJMN) - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Upper Peninsula has been recognized at the national level. Their team was recently at the Big Brothers Big Sisters National Conference in Dallas, Texas where they received the ’2023 Small Agency of the Year’ award and ‘2023 Growth’ award. Local 3 spoke with the agency who says they have made many expansions this year within their program. “It’s Amazing,” said Carli Frailing, Vice President of Programs, BBBS of the Central U.P. “It…

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – The Women’s Center in Marquette is adding a new twist of fun to their annual Nifty 250 Fundraiser. On Saturday, June 22, they are having a Nifty 250 Fashion Show in the parking lot of their thrift store Pak Ratz in South Marquette. The whole event is from 1:00 p.m. to […]

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WJMN) – Marquette County Conservation district and Travel Marquette are partnering together to leave no trace on the trails. ‘Leave No Trace’ is a set of seven principles that encourages people to leave any impact on the ecosystem when participating in outdoor recreation. The seven principles are: Wednesday evening, the organizations hosted a […]

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (WJMN) – Special Olympics athletes from across the state were in Mt. Pleasant at Central Michigan University this weekend to compete in the Special Olympics Michigan Summer Games. From swimming to volleyball to powerlifting and so much more these athletes have been able to show off the hard work they’ve put in […]

WEST ISHPEMING, Mich. (WJMN) – As school kids prepare for the end of the school year, some are preparing for the next stage in life. Westwood High School held their Senior Awards Ceremony Wednesday night. This included presenting scholarships from area organizations and colleges they are to after their high school career. “It’s certainly an […]

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 […]