MARQUETTE — It started as a complaint in 2014 about an unregistered electronics recycler with a pile of televisions behind their place of business. It ended with the Environmental Protection Agency in 2020 spending over $1 million to cleanup over 1.2 million pounds of crushed television ...
HOUGHTON — The Michigan Department of Transportation and the city of Houghton are investing about $416,000 in improvements on southbound US 41 (Montezuma Avenue), Bridge Street and Quincy Street to support the future Portage Lake Lift Bridge project. This work will reduce congestion during the upcoming bridge project and create a safer driving environment. A left-turn lane will be built on Montezuma Avenue and Bridge and Quincy streets will be repaved. A temporary signal is planned to be installed later at the Quincy Street/northbound US 41 (Shelden Avenue) intersection prior to the ...
BARAGA — The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce is looking for a, well, few good members to fill upcoming openings on its board of directors. This is an excellent opportunity for chamber members to help shape the future of their local business community while maintaining a manageable time commitment. Chamber officials said the board meets 10 times per year, always on the second Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. These morning meetings ensure participation does not interfere with evening commitments or family time. Board service is open to anyone affiliated with a chamber member, whether ...
MANISTIQUE — A Manistique man is facing 31 counts of multiple criminal sexual conduct charges, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a person under 13. Charles Edward Blasingame, 53, is charged with one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct - person under 13 years ...
ESCANABA — With many area schools back in session, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning and local residents are urging drivers to stay alert for pedestrians, bicyclists and school buses. In Michigan, drivers must stop at least 20 feet away from a school bus when its red lights are ...
