Ongoing Army corps improvements to Keweenaw Waterway breakwater continue through summer
HOUGHTON — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is requesting beach traffic park at a nearby pavilion during its $1.8 million critical infrastructure modifications to the breakwater at the Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance near Houghton. Ongoing construction began in late ...
Loose horses returned to owner
MASONVILLE TOWNSHIP — Horses that roamed loose in the area for nearly two weeks have been returned to their owner, according to Michigan State Police. MSP confirmed Monday that the horses had been returned to the owner’s farm. A trooper from the MSP Gladstone Post visited the property Monday and checked on the animals, finding that they appeared to be adequately cared for, according to the agency. Although MSP did not release the owner’s name, the Daily Press received a phone call from a man identifying himself as Arnold Proehl, who said he owns the horses. The Press was unable ...
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 ...
IHS Class of ’56 to meet
ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming High School Class of 1956 will meet at noon Monday, July 20, at the pavilion area of the Al Quaal Recreation Area for its monthly lunch. Friends, spouses, and other relatives are always welcome to join. Photos of the 70-year reunion will be available for pick up. We’ll also work on preparing photos for mailing to out-of-town classmates.