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MDOT projects start Monday

ISHPEMING — A pair of Michigan Department of Transportation projects will launch Monday, according to MDOT officials. In the first, MDOT will spend about $153,000 to replace a culvert on M-28 east of South Agate Road in Ontonagon County. The culvert has reached the end of its service life. The work includes backfill, slope restoration and repaving, which will extend the lifespan of the roadway and increasing safety for motorists. During the period of the project, one lane of alternating traffic will be open in the work zone using temporary traffic signals or traffic regulators. MDOT ...

Marquette County Habitat for Humanity invites volunteers to Volunteer Appreciation Day

MARQUETTE — Marquette County Habitat for Humanity will honor the volunteers who make its mission possible during its Volunteer Appreciation Day on from 2-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the Negaunee Township Pavilion, 42 M-35, Negaunee. The event is a special opportunity to recognize the individuals and groups whose generosity of time and talent helps build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable housing across Marquette County. The afternoon will feature: • A complimentary BBQ-style lunch with hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and sides 
 • Yard games and ...

Community invited to celebrate Unveiling of ‘Big Annie’ statue in Calumet on Aug. 22

CALUMET — The community is invited to a historic celebration on Aug. 22 when the Big Annie statue will be officially unveiled and dedicated in downtown Calumet. The free, family-friendly event will take place from 3-5:30 p.m. and will celebrate the life and legacy of Anna Klobuchar Clemec, ...

Superior Yesterdays

60 years ago MARQUETTE — The Marquette & Huron Mountain Railway, an all-steam scenic line, was scheduled to resume operations today. Beset by financial problems, the railway had discontinued operations last year in its second season. However, Jerry Pulliam, executive vice president of the Marquette Chamber of Commerce, said he had been informed by operators of the line that it would resume daily trips, starting today. The schedule, Pulliam said, calls for trains to leave Marquette at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day for a round trip to Harlow Lake, a run of about nine miles one way. He ...

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UPSET gets new commander

MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team is getting a new commanding officer. The Michigan State Police has announced the promotion of Detective Sergeant Matthew LaBonte to detective lieutenant, where he will oversee UPSET. The Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team ...