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US 2/US 41/M-35 railroad spur removal
 has started in Gladstone

GLADSTONE — The Michigan Department of Transportation is working with Wisconsin Central Ltd. railroad to remove a spur crossing on US 2/US 41/M-35 in Gladstone, providing a smoother road surface with the tracks removed. Warning devices will no longer stop traffic, improving traffic flow. Work began Monday and includes removing the railroad crossing, pavement markings, track signals and all related railroad crossing warning devices. The crossing will be replaced with asphalt. Work is expected to be completed by Thursday, Oct. 1. The cantilevers and traffic signals will be removed ...

Community Foundation of Marquette County to Host Annual Celebration,

MARQUETTE – The Community Foundation of Marquette County will host its 2026 Annual Celebration tonight. The theme of this year’s event is, “Guided by Purpose.” This event is a celebration of the collective impact the agency has made in communities, offering a meaningful opportunity to ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

60 years ago MARQUETTE – Eight Marquette men were arrested this week after it was discovered that the Simmons Brothers warehouse had been burglarized and a large amount of beer and wine taken. All eight appeared in Marquette Township Court before Justice George J. Fezzey Wednesday. The arrests were made Tuesday morning by state police from the Marquette post and Donald Hermanson, Marquette Township marshal. 90 years ago HARVEY – A sewing machine school, to which all farm women in Marquette County have been invited, will be held in the Chocolay town hall at 10 a.m. Friday, ...

Between the Columns: Check out what’s available at Peter White Public Library

Book descriptions are adapted from publisher and library catalog materials. Here is a look at a few novels that I’ve been enjoying recently. All are included in the Peter White Public Library’s Adult Fiction collection. “Nevada” by Imogen Binnie (FIC BINNIE) – Maria Griffith ...

Chipmunks square off in dinner squabble

Suicide prevention training can build life-saving skills

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to share resources, start conversations, and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health. Marshfield Clinic is offering two free, online suicide prevention trainings this month for community members — especially those who support farmers, first responders, military personnel and veterans. The events are part of a community outreach initiative organized by the Marshfield Clinic Veterans Care Coordinator and the Marshfield Clinic Military and Veterans Employee Resource Group, in collaboration with the AgriSafe Network, ...