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Loose horses returned to owner

MASONVILLE TOWNSHIP — Horses that roamed loose in the area for nearly two weeks have been returned to their owner, according to Michigan State Police. MSP confirmed Monday that the horses had been returned to the owner’s farm. A trooper from the MSP Gladstone Post visited the property Monday and checked on the animals, finding that they appeared to be adequately cared for, according to the agency. Although MSP did not release the owner’s name, the Daily Press received a phone call from a man identifying himself as Arnold Proehl, who said he owns the horses. The Press was unable ...

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M-48 overpass repair project at I-75
 in Chippewa County resumes July 20

NEWBERRY — The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $5 million on a project to repair two M-48 overpasses over I-75 in Chippewa County over three. Work on the M-48 overpass at I-75 connecting M-129 to Mackinac Trail started in 2024 and is scheduled to resume on July 20 and completion is estimated at Oct. 30. Work on the M-48 overpass at I-75 near Rudyard was completed in 2025. Remaining work includes temporary supports and other improvements. This work will extend the service life of the existing overpass to maintain safe roadways. I-75 will be reduced to one lane ...

IHS Class of ’56 to meet

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming High School Class of 1956 will meet at noon Monday, July 20, at the pavilion area of the Al Quaal Recreation Area for its monthly lunch. Friends, spouses, and other relatives are always welcome to join. Photos of the 70-year reunion will be available for pick up. We’ll also work on preparing photos for mailing to out-of-town classmates.

Escanaba motorcyclist dies in collision in NE Wisconsin

OCONTO COUNTY, Wis. — A 39-year-old Escanaba man was killed Sunday afternoon when the motorcycle he was operating collided with a truck in Oconto County. The crash happened about 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of County Trunk Highway S and Schwartz Road in Chase, a small town slightly northwest of Green Bay, according to reporting from the Escanaba Daily Press. “A preliminary investigation indicates that a truck was stopped at the stop sign on Schwartz Road, facing south. The truck then proceeded into the intersection, where it was struck on the passenger-side box area of the ...

Superior Beekeeping Club session on tap

SKANDIA — Come join the Superior Beekeeping Club for a time of socializing and casual beekeeping discussions. The event is open to all. Please feel free to invite other beekeepers or those simply interested in beekeeping. Food will be potluck style, so please bring a dish or drink to share. We will also be hosting a several activities for optional participation: mead tasting (please feel free to bring a home brew to share); hive yard and honey house tour; forest and meadow trails available for walks; decorative hive painting class and interactive demonstrations to paint a custom hive ...