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At 103, retired MDOTer Bauer looks back

SENEY — Driving along what’s considered one of the most boring roads in Michigan, you might speed right past a roadside landmark dedicated to a very interesting man. Near the east end of the 25-mile arrow-straight section of M-28 in the middle of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula known as the ...

Samara Floral Co. marks expansion, grand opening

NEGAUNEE — The Lake Superior Community Partnership joined Samara Floral Co. owner Shailah Pelto, community members and local supporters on July 23 to celebrate the grand opening of the business's newly expanded retail space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Following the celebration, guests ...

Oscar G. Johnson VAMC hosts veteran enrollment Aug. 12

IRON MOUNTAIN — Good news for veterans who were previously told they didn’t qualify for VA health care. Now, those veterans have new options, thanks to recent changes under the PACT Act. The PACT Act is a major law passed in August 2022 that expands VA health care and benefits for ...

Gas goes up

MARQUETTE — The average gasoline prices in Michigan have risen 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.20/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 12.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 99.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 17.8 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.255 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Michigan was priced at $3.49/g yesterday while the most expensive was $5.38/g, a difference of ...

Blueberry Dance Festival starting!

MARQUETTE — The 15th year of the Blueberry Dance Festival in Marquette is this week! It is a community-wide event, open to all ages and abilities. It's hosted by Kaufman Auditorium and the Marquette Senior High School Varsity Dance Team. Free drop-in dance classes are from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today. Master classes with NFL Cheerleader Emilee Iuvara are on Thursday. Contemporary class is from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Jazz class is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pom class is 2-4 p.m. Master classes are $50 a class, or $125 for all three classes. All classes are held at Kaufman Auditorium, 611 N. Front St., ...