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Soo Line authority group to meet

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine #730 Authority will hold its regular Monthly meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, at 819 Delta Ave., Solid Rock Church. Continued planning for the annual 4-person Golf fundraiser on May 28 at the Escanaba Golf Course. Hole sponsors are being sought along with raffle prizes. The announcement of the Hole in One Sponsorship of O'Connors Chrysler Jeep Ram of Pickford. Donations continue to be sought for perpetual care of the train into the future. New donations can be made for the future Gladstone/Soo Line Historical Museum as a ...

First Adopt-A-Highway pickup Saturday-May 17 
for U.P., northern L.P.

MARQUETTE ­- Volunteers will be giving state highway roadsides in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula their annual spring cleaning as Michigan Department of Transportation Adopt-A-Highway groups pick up litter beginning Saturday. The year’s first AAH pickup for the Upper Peninsula and Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon and Wexford counties in the Lower Peninsula is set for Saturday-May ...

Sheriff’s office thankful for fundraiser

MUNISING — The Alger County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the public and sponsors who assisted in its 4th annual ice fishing tournament on Munising Bay. On March 4, the Alger County Sheriff’s Office Rescue 21 team successfully conducted their 4th tournament raising over $15,000 for Rescue 21 supplies and equipment. This tournament, organized through Undersheriff Steve Blank and R21 members, has greatly assisted the sheriff’s office in their efforts to keep Alger County safe. This year the team showcased a 2026 22-foot Islander airboat, that was purchased to assist in ...

Community Foundation of Marquette County notes Community Impact Grant Cycle now open

MARQUETTE — This Community Foundation of Marquette County Community Impact Grant Cycle, open through May 31, provides funding to support projects and programs that create meaningful, measurable benefits to non-profits within the local communities, which includes all of Marquette County from Big Bay to Ishpeming, Gwinn, Negaunee and Marquette. This grant opportunity is designed to spark innovation, strengthen community resources and uplift residents through responsive, community-centered initiatives. To review CFMC’s process, eligibility and funding priorities, please visit its ...

Food truck coming to west end

ISHPEMING — The Feeding America Mobile Food Truck will be in Ishpeming, from 8:30-10 a.m. Thursday, at the North Iron Church.

US-2 resurfacing project in Iron County starts today

CRYSTAL FALLS ­- Starting today, the Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $9.5 million to resurface approximately 2 miles of US-2 from the Wisconsin state line to Airport Road in Iron County. The project will include asphalt crushing, shaping and resurfacing, drainage improvements, guardrail, signs and pavement markings. This project, which is covered by five-year materials and workmanship pavement warranties, will extend the lifespan of the roadway and increase safety for motorists. 
Motorists should expect single-lane closures with temporary traffic signals. ...