News & Important Info
News & Announcements
Township Office Nonpartisan Candidates
TOWNSHIP OFFICE FILING REQUIREMENTS. Filing Deadline: July 16, 2026, by 4:00 PM at your local township office. Candidates Without Political Party Affiliation. Candidates ONLY appear on the November 3rd, 2026 Ballot. Affidavit of Identity and mark no party affiliation. 9-30 Signatures on Qualifying Petition forms. Township Qualifying Petitions Form. Statement of Organization for Campaign Finance. Deadline for candidates without political party affiliation seeking 168.590c partisan offices to file qualifying petitions and Affidavit of Identity for the November general election. Withdrawal deadline elapses at 4:00 PM on July 20.
Lost & Found
All items that are found in the Community Building or other township properties are brought to the township office. If you think you've left something behind, please either stop by or call to see if we have it. The number to call is 906-323-6608.
Senior Information
Senior Meals
Get more information on senior meals here.
Ishpeming Senior Center
Get more information about the Ishpeming Senior Center here.
Foot Care Clinic
Workout Room
SURVEY: Enrichment Classes
AREA RESIDENTS, please fill out the enrichment class survey↗ for classes at the Michigamme Township Hall.
Notice: Mineral Lease Application
Eagle Mine LLC, of Champion, Michigan, has requested a direct non-metallic mineral lease from the State of Michigan covering the following described Department of Natural Resources (DNR) mineral rights located within Michigamme Township, Marquette County, Michigan, containing 240 acres. Read the proposed direct nonmetallic minerals lease application (PDF).
Notice: Marquette County Master Plan
The Marquette County 2040 Master Plan is being updated, and your input is needed! The Marquette County Master Plan Update Information↗.
SURVEY: Waste, Recycling, Composting
Please take the Central Upper Peninsula Materials Management Survey↗. This survey is on waste, recycling, and composting activities in the Central U.P.
Free Home Upgrades
REMINDER: Call 811 Before Digging
Call 811 for Miss Dig before doing any digging to reduce the chances of hitting gas lines - Northern National Gas Reminder Informational Poster (PDF). A pipeline representative must be present when excavating within 25 feet of the pipeline.
Events
Hours
Township Office
Summer Hours
June-September
Monday-Thursday
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Winter Hours
October-May
Monday-Thursday
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Library
Summer Hours
June-September
Monday-Saturday
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Winter Hours
October-May
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Museum
Summer Hours
Memorial Day-September 7
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
12:00 Noon-5:00 PM
Winter Hours
September 8-May
Closed
Cemetery
Opens May 18, 2026
Weather permitting
Campground
Opens May 18, 2026
Weather permitting
$15 per night, maximum 15 nights.
Portable toilets available. Sites are rustic, with no amenities available. Registration forms are available at the campground. Please put registration forms and payments in the drop box at the campground.
Dumpster Days
May 21-23, 2026
Thursday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
September 3-5, 2026
Thursday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Hazardous Waste Disposal
May 1, June 5, July 10, August 7, September 11, October 2, 2026
Friday 3:00-7:00 PM
Collections are held at the Marquette County Landfill at 600 County Road NP in Marquette.