ESCANABA – The Bay College Foundation has announced the winners of the 35th Swing for Scholarships golf outing, held July 16 at the Escanaba Country Club. Taking first place was the team sponsored by Engineered Machined Products, featuring Jeff Erickson, Paul Rodman, Steve Scott and Cory ...
ISHPEMING — A pair of Michigan Department of Transportation projects will launch Monday, according to MDOT officials. In the first, MDOT will spend about $153,000 to replace a culvert on M-28 east of South Agate Road in Ontonagon County. The culvert has reached the end of its service life. The work includes backfill, slope restoration and repaving, which will extend the lifespan of the roadway and increasing safety for motorists. During the period of the project, one lane of alternating traffic will be open in the work zone using temporary traffic signals or traffic regulators. MDOT ...
Today in History: August 5, Nelson Mandela arrested By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2026. There are 148 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 5, 1962, South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was arrested on charges of leaving the ...
MARQUETTE — Brainard Childs was born Oct. 17, 1842, in Windham County, Vermont. Supposedly his name was a misspelling of Bernard, and his middle name was alternately listed as Freeman and Freemont. He ended up going by his initials, “B.F.” His early years were spent in Windham County and ...
MARQUETTE — Marquette County Habitat for Humanity will honor the volunteers who make its mission possible during its Volunteer Appreciation Day on from 2-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the Negaunee Township Pavilion, 42 M-35, Negaunee. The event is a special opportunity to recognize the individuals and groups whose generosity of time and talent helps build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable housing across Marquette County. The afternoon will feature: • A complimentary BBQ-style lunch with hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and sides • Yard games and ...
