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Mackinac Bridge Authority meetings July 7 in St. Ignace, July 8 on Mackinac Island

ST. IGNACE — The Mackinac Bridge Authority will meet in special session July 7 in St. Ignace and have its regular meeting July 8 on Mackinac Island. The special meeting, scheduled for 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, is to consider dedicating the building at Bridge View Park in honor of Bill Gnodtke, former authority member and chairman. The meeting will be held at the iron worker memorial at Bridge View Park, W69 Boulevard Drive, St. Ignace, MI 49781. The regular authority meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, in the Headquarters of the Capitol Club room at the Grand ...

Lake Superior Day at the Marquette Maritime Museum

MARQUETTE — From 1 to 4 p.m. on July 19, the Marquette Maritime Museum and Lighthouse will be hosting an event in celebration of Lake Superior Day. The event is free and family-friendly and provides an opportunity to learn about the history, conservation, ecology and regional importance of ...

City compost site to be closed

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Compost site will be closed on Saturday. The compost site will reopen from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 7.

NPL to hold book signing

MARQUETTE — The Negaunee Public Library will hold a book-signing session for several regional authors from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, as part of Pioneer Days. Authors include Negaunee native Adam Dompierre (mystery), Larry Buege (nonfiction and children’s books), Kyann and Shire Clarke (children’s nonfiction), Richard P. Smith (hunting guides) and Charlie Weisman (humor). These authors will have their books for sale at this event. For more information, visit the library's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call (906) 475-7700 ext. 18.

Rock and Mineral Club to mark milestone

ISHPEMING — Join the Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club as it celebrates 50 years of rockin’ and swappin' at the 50th Annual Upper Peninsula Gem and Mineral Show. From humble beginnings as a small rock swap at Tourist Park in Marquette to the largest one-day rock show in the midwest, this free event has grown and flourished. All are invited to the Ishpeming Elks Lodge on Saturday, Aug. 1 for this free, family-friendly event. Up to 50 vendors from the Great Lakes region will have gem and mineral specimens, jewelry and other gifts for sale. A children’s area features a scavenger hunt, ...

M-123 resurfacing in Newberry starts Monday, July 6

NEWBERRY — The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $1.3 million to resurface M-123 in Newberry. The project will include cold milling, resurfacing, guardrail improvements and pavement markings, extending the lifespan of the roadway and increasing safety for motorists. Work will start Monday, July 6 and is expected to be completed by 
Friday, Sept. 25. 
Drivers should expect single-lane closures with traffic regulators. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place during the project. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and ...