News

M-48 overpass repair project at I-75
 in Chippewa County resumes July 20

NEWBERRY — The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $5 million on a project to repair two M-48 overpasses over I-75 in Chippewa County over three. Work on the M-48 overpass at I-75 connecting M-129 to Mackinac Trail started in 2024 and is scheduled to resume on July 20 and completion is estimated at Oct. 30. Work on the M-48 overpass at I-75 near Rudyard was completed in 2025. Remaining work includes temporary supports and other improvements. This work will extend the service life of the existing overpass to maintain safe roadways. I-75 will be reduced to one lane ...

Play Dungeons and Dragons at PWPL

MARQUETTE — From 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at the Peter White Public Librar, Community Room, organizers have partnered with Iron Golem Games to bring Dungeon and Dragons to the PWPL. Jordan, from Iron Golem Games and local DM’s will lead groups of teens on an epic quest with this role-playing game. This event is for students entering grades 6-12. Registration is required and there is no admission charge. For more information and to check the status of this program, call 906-226-4321, email Amanda at apierce@pwpl.info or visit www.pwpl.info.

Learning the basics

U.P. Moments in History

Superior Beekeeping Club session on tap

SKANDIA — Come join the Superior Beekeeping Club for a time of socializing and casual beekeeping discussions. The event is open to all. Please feel free to invite other beekeepers or those simply interested in beekeeping. Food will be potluck style, so please bring a dish or drink to share. We will also be hosting a several activities for optional participation: mead tasting (please feel free to bring a home brew to share); hive yard and honey house tour; forest and meadow trails available for walks; decorative hive painting class and interactive demonstrations to paint a custom hive ...

History quiz

QUESTION: The Marquette Regional History Center has several farrier tools in its collection. What was/is the job of a farrier?
 a. Working on cars and bicycles
 b. Skinning animals for pelts c. Making shoes for horses d. Captaining ferries between the mainland and islands
   ANSWER: C, making shoes for horses.