MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Road Commission, along with MJ VanDamme, Inc., has announced an extension of the closure of Marquette County Road CD in Ely Township, approximately 0.80 miles west of Marquette County Road 581 at its crossing with Green Creek. The extension is due to culvert replacement work. The closure, originally scheduled to end on Oct. 12, 2026, will remain in effect until Nov. 2, 2026. Motorists must continue using the signed detour route.
MARQUETTE – John Deere Construction and Forestry Division has recognized McCoy Construction & Forestry Region 1 as a recipient of the 2026 Onyx Circle Award, marking the third time the organization has earned this distinguished honor. The Onyx Circle Award recognizes John Deere's ...
MARQUETTE — The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a new five-year facilities master plan during a special meeting on Monday, which also included votes to accept the university's audited financial statements and ratify a new labor agreement, according to an NMU news release. The newly approved five-year facilities plan lays the groundwork for the development of a new NMU Arts District. A central component of the project is a major renovation of Forest Roberts Theatre, which will expand square footage to accommodate a new scene construction shop, an upgraded ...
MENOMINEE — According to a Tuesday press release from the Menominee County Sheriff’s Office, US Highway 41 near Willow Road #3.5 in Menominee Township was the site of a serious motorcycle crash on Sunday. “The crash involved a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle carrying two occupants,” said the release. “Both occupants of the motorcycle sustained major injuries and were transported to Aurora Bay Area Medical Center for treatment. “The driver of the passenger vehicle was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving in connection with the crash.” The investigation remains ...
MARQUETTE — It’s time again for North Words and Music. Yes, more good folksy words and music are coming once again to the Peter White Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 for a Fall Phantoms show. Join regulars B.G. Bradley, author of the just released “North Words: A Year in Poetry” and part I of the Gothic noire anthology, “Shadows of the North;” two time Upper Peninsula poet laureate and author of “A Bigfoot Beastiary and Other Wonders,” Marty Achatz; the NWAM Players: actress Jacque Love; Public Radio 90’s Nicole Walton; Jim Edwards of the Upper Peninsula ...
WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA — Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment is moving forward with plans to install nine additional trail counters throughout the western Upper Peninsula, thanks to a $7,500 grant from Yamaha’s Outdoor Access Initiative Program. MI-TRALE ...
