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Update: Portage Lake Lift Bridge inspections postponed

HOUGHTON — Routine bridge inspections on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge between the cities of Houghton and Hancock planned for this week have been postponed. A revised schedule for the inspections will be released at a later date. No lane closures or lift restrictions will be put in place ...

Craft show Saturday

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee VFW 3165 Auxiliary will host a craft show and soup luncheon from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Negaunee Township Hall. More than 30 craft vendors will be on site. Homemade soups, bread and butter, beverages and dessert will also be available. For more information, ...

Police log

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information is collected from Marquette City Police Department dispatch log books recorded at the time the calls were received. The incidents reported may have proven to be unfounded once police investigated. Some log entries may be edited or omitted due to space ...

White Bear Maple Products & Gifts celebrates 5th anniversary

ISHPEMING— White Bear Maple Products & Gifts held its fifth anniversary celebration event, recently. The event saw attendees all receive coupons, win gift baskets and enjoy Croatian Chicken. “This is our fifth anniversary,” said Debbie Elliott co-owner of White Bear Maple Products ...

Snowbound Books to host horror/supernatural “S’BOOKY POP-UP” for adults

MARQUETTE — Snowbound Books is hosting an adults-only horror/supernatural-themed pop-up at Ore Dock Brewing Company with free admission in late October.  The pop-up will feature a book sale, games and demos from Iron Golem Games, a literary character costume contest at 6:30 p.m. and themed ...

Maritime museum fundraiser planned

MARQUETTE — Marquette Maritime Museum's annual fundraiser, Ghosts of Lighthouse Point, is Oct. 9-11. This haunted tour benefits the Marquette Maritime Museum and food donations benefit the Northern Michigan University Food Bank. Admission is a ticket and a canned good. Tickets are available ...