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Falling ice closures are again possible at Mackinac Bridge

ST. IGNACE — Falling ice closures are always possible at Mackinac Bridge, bridge officials advise. Here are some fast facts: • When ice falls from the bridge’s towers and cables, the Mackinac Bridge Authority closes the bridge to traffic for safety.   • Ice chunks, sheets and ...

CLARIFICATION – Correct photographer cited

MARQUETTE — The photo of Grand Portal Point that was featured in a Mining Journal article on March 13 about vandalism at Pictured Rocks was, in fact, taken by Tim Trombley of Great Lakes Photography. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/grand-portal-point-sunset-tim-trombley.html

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago MARQUETTE – Marquette will get a “dream” playground this spring when some 600 volunteers embark on a four-day construction festival. The Build-A-Dream play structure, pegged for Ellwood Mattson Lower Harbor Park, has been described as the “crown jewel of playgrounds,” ...

Wattsson & Wattsson Jewelers marking 40th anniversary

MARQUETTE — Wattsson & Wattsson Jewelers is inviting the community to celebrate with prizes, snacks, and specials at its 40th Anniversary Open House, taking place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Located in the heart of Downtown Marquette, the store is known for custom-made ...

Superior MakerFest returns to Houghton

HOUGHTON — Superior Fab Lab, a local 501(c)(3) non-profit maker space in Houghton, announced the return of the Superior MakerFest. This will be the event’s fourth consecutive year. This year’s festival will take place today, dubbed “Pi Day” due to the date (3.14) being the same as the ...