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Major Portage Lake Lift Bridge project changes as planning continues

HOUGHTON — The Portage Lake Lift Bridge between Houghton and Hancock will get an extensive, multi-year repair and upgrade under plans being developed by the Michigan Department of Transportation. Work will include removing and replacing the upper and lower decks of the lift span, ...

Callie Barr holds campaign office party

MARQUETTE — On Friday, congressional candidate Callie Barr, D-Traverse City, held a campaign office party at her office located at 131 W. Washington St., in Marquette. The event was meant to rally support ahead of the November election and drew several dozen volunteers and supporters of her ...

Marquette County Habitat for Humanity Invites community to 3rd annual barn dance

MARQUETTE — Marquette County Habitat for Humanity invites the community to kick up heels at its 3rd Annual Barn Dance, taking place from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Willow Farm, 5048 US 41, in Marquette. MCHFH recognizes Honor Credit Union as the event’s Platinum Sponsor. Its support ...

Manistique Area Tourist Council photo contest noted

MANISTIQUE — The Manistique Area Tourist Council has announced its first photograph contest, “Capture the Spirit of Manistique.” Visitors and residents are invited to submit pictures taken in the Manistique area or nearby attractions that tell the story of Manistique. “We are excited to receive pictures that celebrate the beauty of Manistique,” said Connie Diller secretary-treasurer of the MATC. “We know the unique spirit of Manistique and will share the photographer’s vision to inspire others to experience it for themselves.” There will be a winning photo selected in ...

Charges filed in double fatality

HOUGHTON — A woman from Houghton has been arraigned on charges stemming from an accident earlier this month that resulted in the deaths of a man and woman from South Carolina. According to a press release provided to local media from Houghton County Prosecutor Dan Helmer, Sze Wenn Tiang, 45, of Houghton, was arraigned last week in 97th District Court in Houghton. She is charged in connection with the Aug. 5 fatal collision on US 41 near the Golf Course Road in Houghton County’s Osceola Township. According to Helmer’s release, “the collision resulted in the tragic deaths of ...