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Father Marquette Memorial Open House Tuesday
This week, the public will get an opportunity to see, and comment on, a draft master plan for enhancing visitor experiences at the Father Marquette National Memorial site, located within Straits State...
Jack Hall Jun 16, 2019 OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Escanaba Brings Home Softball State Championship
The Escanaba High School softball team won a second straight state championship on Saturday, outlasting the Stevensville-Lakeshore Lancers, 7-3, at Michigan State University's Secchia Stadium. Gabi Sa...
Jack Hall Jun 15, 2019

US-41 Road Project Begins Monday In Marquette County
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $2.7 million to resurface 10.4 miles of US-41/M-28 from Westwood Drive to west of M-95 in Marquette County. The work will begin on M...
Jack Hall Jun 15, 2019

OSF St. Francis Hospital Establishes Tumor Board
Through a partnership with Green Bay Oncology, OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group has been providing complex cancer care in Delta County for 25 years and is pleased to announce th...
Jack Hall Jun 15, 2019

UPward Talent To Offer Informational Sessions
UPward Talent Council Michigan Works! will be holding information sessions on the Going PRO Talent Fund over the next few months. Last year Upper Peninsula employers received funding in total of $1,15...
Jack Hall Jun 15, 2019

Resurfacing To Start Monday On M-28 In Luce County
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $2 million to resurface about 15 miles of M-28 from the Schoolcraft/Luce county line to M-117 in Luce County. Work is scheduled to b...
Jack Hall Jun 15, 2019

'Next UP' To Bolster Delta County Economic Development
More than 80 people gathered at Bay College for a free professional development seminar hosted by local group, 'Next UP'. Next UP is the reincarnation of the Bay Area Economic Club and targets members...
Jack Hall Jun 14, 2019

Michigan Senators Ask For Help For Flooded Farmers
After historic rainfall has prevented many Michigan farmers from planting their crops this year, U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committe...
Jack Hall Jun 14, 2019

Traffic Shift On US-2 Escanaba River Bridge Saturday
Eastbound and westbound traffic on US-2/US-41/M-35 at the Escanaba River Bridge will be switched as part of continuing work on the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) project. One eastbound...
Jack Hall Jun 14, 2019

Meetings On Stephenson Mine Set Monday, Tuesday
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will host two online public meetings June 17-18 to inform the public about the Aquila Back Forty Mine applications and permitting...
Jack Hall Jun 14, 2019

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