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More Work On Portage Lift Bridge This Week; Delays Possible
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be conducting repairs on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge between Houghton and Hancock thisweek, requiring southbound lane closures and bridge lifts. ...
Jack Hall Jul 24, 2022

M-DOT Begins Work on M-28 In Western U.P. On Monday
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $3 million to resurface 12.7 miles of M-28 from Old M-28 to the M-64 north junction in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties. Work includes...
Jack Hall Jul 23, 2022

LMAS Health Department Update Local COVID Numbers
As we continue to enjoy summertime activities in the Upper Peninsula, COVID cases are up, especially in Schoolcraft County, with eight cases from July 6 - July 13, 2022, increasing to 21 cases in the ...
Jack Hall Jul 22, 2022

Segment Of Forest Service Road Closed Next Week In Hiawatha
A section of Forest Service Road (FSR) 3124, also known as the Borland Road, will be temporarily closed from Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29 for a culvert replacement. Crew members on the Hiaw...
Jack Hall Jul 22, 2022

Walmart Offers Free Health Screenings On Saturday 'Wellness Day'
Walmart invites communities to get healthy ahead of a new school year at Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, July 23 from 10 a.m. - 2p.m., where customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and ...
Jack Hall Jul 22, 2022

U.P. Members Of National Luge Team To Be Honored On Saturday
Members of the United States National Luge Team will be honored by Congressman Jack Bergman in Negaunee on Saturday, July 23rd at 10am. This will take place at the Negaunee High School track prior to ...
Jack Hall Jul 22, 2022

Sault Ste. Marie Welcome Center Closed For Next Week
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be performing interior and exterior work to bring the Sault Ste. Marie Welcome Center up to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. The W...
Jack Hall Jul 22, 2022

Mackinac Bridge Authority Supports Trespassing Bills
In an effort to protect the Mackinac Bridge and other vital structures across the state, the Mackinac Bridge Authority approved a resolution urging lawmakers to adopt legislation that classifies the s...
Jack Hall Jul 22, 2022

Michigan DNR Concerned About Wildfires This Weekend
Even with recent showers in some parts of the state, much of Michigan is very dry. That means fire safety is a high priority for anyone working or playing outdoors. "We are beginning to see seasonal d...
Jack Hall Jul 22, 2022

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Shows Off Expanded Facility
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital opened its doors to the community Thursday evening to show off its new 12-point-8 million dollar expansion. About 150 people came out to get tours of the facility and to ...
Jack Hall Jul 22, 2022

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