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M-77 lane closure for emergency culvert repairs 
in Schoolcraft County

NEWBERRY ­- The Michigan Department of Transportation is making emergency repairs to the M-77 culvert at Lake Ann Louise, north of Blaney Park, Schoolcraft County, requiring a lane closure beginning Friday. Work will repair water damage near the culvert. The northbound lane of M-77 is closed at the culvert with one alternating lane of traffic shifted to the southbound lane and shoulder using a temporary traffic signal. The lane closure is expected to be in place until plans for emergency repairs can be developed. More information on the repair schedule and ongoing traffic impacts ...

Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority to meet June 12 in St. Ignace

ST. IGNACE — The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority, tasked with overseeing construction, maintenance and operation of a utility tunnel beneath the Straits of Mackinac, will meet June 12 in St. Ignace. A copy of the full agenda will be available at the MSCA website. The meeting will be available to watch live on YouTube. The session will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Quality Inn Conference Room, 561 Boulevard Drive, St. Ignace. Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at ...

Volunteer drivers needed: Local orientation June 16

MARQUETTE — Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly OF Marquette is inviting community members to learn more about becoming volunteer drivers at an upcoming orientation at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 16. The session will take place at the LBFE office, 131 W. Washington St., Suite C, Marquette. LBFE is seeking compassionate volunteers to assist older adults in the community by providing non-emergency medical transportation. Reliable transportation is one of the biggest barriers facing seniors and ensuring they can attend vital medical appointments is essential to their health and ...

Attention dinosaur lovers!

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Public Library will host Dinosaur Trivia Night at 5 p.m. Tuesday. This family-friendly event will test participants' prehistoric knowledge through three rounds of questions. Teams can be up to 6 players with prizes awarded to the top three teams. This event is free to attend and designed for dinosaur aficionados of all ages, but registration is appreciated. For more information or to register, please visit the library's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

UPCM summer programs cited

MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula Children's Museum has announced that it will be hosting summer programs. Members receive $10 off per week! UPCM Summer Discovery Programs are designed for children ages 6–10 and feature six themed weeks filled with creativity, STEM activities, dramatic play, hands-on projects, museum exploration and imaginative learning experiences. This is its first year with summer programming, so it is limiting the size to 25 students per week. You may sign your child up for any weeks that interest ...

Michigan Water Trust Fund Act legislation introduced in State Senate

MARQUETTE — In the Michigan Senate, Sen. Sam Singh has introduced legislation to address Michigan's persistent, underfunded water infrastructure needs and support safe, affordable drinking water for all Michigan residents. The Michigan Water Trust Fund Act (SB 950 & 951) would raise approximately $300 million annually by imposing a 25-cent per gallon royalty to be paid by bottled water companies that extract and sell Michigan's public water resources. "We live in the heart of the world's largest freshwater system, and yet too many of our neighbors are without clean, safe, affordable ...