MAPLE RIDGE TOWNSHIP — A five-month bridge reconstruction on the Osier-Rock cut-across — County Road 432, otherwise known as East Maple Ridge 37th Road — will make the portion over the Elm Creek branch of the Rapid River inaccessible to traffic. The suggested detour is 30 miles ...
ESCANABA — The fire that damaged the Harbor Tower, a 175-unit subsidized housing facility and tallest building in Escanaba, was likely caused by a lit cigarette or other smoking device, according to the Escanaba Department of Public Safety. In a Tuesday written statement, investigators determined the fire was likely started in a lounge chair in the livingroom area one of the tower's apartments. EDPS officers said two people were injured and several others displaced by the Feb. 28 blaze. “This incident highlights the strength of coordinated emergency response and the dedication of ...
Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season starts April 1 and licenses are available for purchase now. They’re valid through March 31, 2027. Licenses can be purchased at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or by downloading the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app and purchasing through the ...
FROM A NEWS RELEASE NEGAUNEE — The talented culinary artisans at Strega Nonna are partnering with local playwright Leslie Parkkonen to create a feast for the senses. IronArts, also known as the Peninsula Arts Appreciation Council, is helping to produce the event, which will raise money for the restoration of the Historic Vista Theater. The premier event is set for Sunday at Strega Nonna, located at 432 Iron St. in Negaunee. Parkkonen’s “Leading Lady: Stories from the Stage...and Life,” uses musical theatre to blend sharp-witted humor and storytelling while exploring ambition, ...
ESCANABA – More witnesses took the stand Friday in Tavaris Jackson’s murder trial, including a latent print examiner, a forensic biologist and an EMS paramedic. Sarah Rambadt, a forensic scientist in the biology unit at the Michigan State Police Grand Rapids Forensic Laboratory, ...
Women across the world called for equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice and decision-making jobs and celebrate progress toward female empowerment during events and demonstrations marking International Women's Day on Sunday. Officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, ...
