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Parking lots to be cleaned in Marquette

MARQUETTE — The following parking lot closures will take place to allow for spring cleaning Today, Rock Street Lot and Baraga Avenue Lot; today, Upper Bluff Street Ramp; Wednesday; Lower Bluff Street Ramp; Thursday, Spring Street Lot; Sunday May 10, South Main Street Lot
; Monday, May 11, ...

Presque Isle Park loop now open

MARQUETTE — Presque Isle Park seasonal loop will opened for the summer season on Saturday. However, Presque Isle Park will remain on winter hours, 7 a.m.-8 p.m., until further notice. The loop will close at 6 p.m. daily until May 15 to accommodate the blue spotted salamander migration closure.

MDOT Paint the Plow program accepting applications for 2026-27 winter season

MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Paint the Plow program. This program offers a unique opportunity for MDOT to partner with area schools, using students’ creativity to communicate safe winter driving practices for all ...

A potential problem

KEWEENAW COUNTY – Keweenaw County Sheriff Curt Pennala said four of the county’s five townships are facing critical shortages of first responders. “Fortunately,” said Pennala, “the Search & Rescue seems to be well-staffed right now, but particularly, what the county needs right ...