Category Archives: News

STILL ON SCHEDULE: Major Construction Continues On New Sault Lock
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Lock at the Soo project remains on schedule as major construction continues with phases 2 and 3 this season. Joint ventures Kokosing-Alberici (Upstream Approach Wa...
Jack Hall Jun 11, 2023

Escanaba Municipal Beach Opens For Season Monday; No Swim Lessons
The Escanaba Municipal Beach will be opening for the season on Monday, June 12th. Hours will be 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. seven days a week with certified lifeguards. The City of Escanaba Recreation Dep...
Jack Hall Jun 11, 2023

Lane Closed On I-75 In Mackinac County Starting Monday
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $61,000 to repair damage from a high-load hit on the Charles Moran Road bridge over I-75 in Mackinac County. Work is scheduled to st...
Jack Hall Jun 10, 2023

State Police Graduate 46 Recruits From Trooper School; Whitmer Gives Remarks
Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Friday provided the keynote address at the graduation of the Michigan State Police's 143rd Trooper Recruit School. During the ceremony, Colonel Joe Gasper, director of the...
Jack Hall Jun 9, 2023

Marquette County United Way Taking Grant Applications Through July 22
United Way of Marquette County is currently accepting applications to be a partner agency for the 2023-24 United Way annual campaign. Applicants must be a 501(c)3 health and human service organization...
Jack Hall Jun 9, 2023

Resurfacing Project Scheduled To Start Monday In Luce County
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $1.3 million to resurface about 7 miles of M-123 from north of Murphy Creek to County Road 500 in Luce County. Work includes shoulde...
Jack Hall Jun 9, 2023

Public Meeting Set In Escanaba On Lead Service Line Replacement Project
On Wednesday, June 14th at 7:00 p.m. there will be an informational meeting for businesses and homeowners affected by the Lead Service Line Replacement Work in the noted areas above. Said meeting will...
Jack Hall Jun 9, 2023

Whitmer Announces Michigan Rail Enhancement Grants; $1.1 Million For U.P.
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced the first round of recipients for the new 2023 Michigan Rail Enhancement Grant Program (M-REP) that will...
Jack Hall Jun 9, 2023

House Passes Resolution Declaring 'Great Lakes & Freshwater Week'
State Rep. Jenn Hill (D-Marquette) introduced House Resolution 117, which names June 3-11 as Great Lakes & Freshwater Week. After the House passed the resolution, Hill issued the following stateme...
Jack Hall Jun 8, 2023

Upper Peninsula Moose Population Estimated At 426 Animals
In survey results reported to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in Roscommon today, the moose population estimate for the western Upper Peninsula was not statistically different from the last ...
Jack Hall Jun 8, 2023

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Escanaba, MI, USA
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Marquette, MI, USA
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Manistique, MI, USA
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