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Community Foundation of Marquette County notes Community Impact Grant Cycle now open

MARQUETTE — This Community Foundation of Marquette County Community Impact Grant Cycle, open through May 31, provides funding to support projects and programs that create meaningful, measurable benefits to non-profits within the local communities, which includes all of Marquette County from Big Bay to Ishpeming, Gwinn, Negaunee and Marquette. This grant opportunity is designed to spark innovation, strengthen community resources and uplift residents through responsive, community-centered initiatives. To review CFMC’s process, eligibility and funding priorities, please visit its ...

Food truck coming to west end

ISHPEMING — The Feeding America Mobile Food Truck will be in Ishpeming, from 8:30-10 a.m. Thursday, at the North Iron Church.

US-2 resurfacing project in Iron County starts today

CRYSTAL FALLS ­- Starting today, the Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $9.5 million to resurface approximately 2 miles of US-2 from the Wisconsin state line to Airport Road in Iron County. The project will include asphalt crushing, shaping and resurfacing, drainage improvements, guardrail, signs and pavement markings. This project, which is covered by five-year materials and workmanship pavement warranties, will extend the lifespan of the roadway and increase safety for motorists. 
Motorists should expect single-lane closures with temporary traffic signals. ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago MARQUETTE — Volunteers are needed May 11 to count birds in Alger and Marquette counties as part of a migration bird census. Observers may count wherever they like, and for as long as they like, keeping track of all birds seen. Counters should contact county compilers to receive tally sheets and to indicate their survey locations to avoid double counting. 60 years ago K.I. SAWYER — Work on roads from the Air Force base east to U.S. 41 near Skandia was resumed recently, base and road officials reported this week. Begun last year and slated for completion by fall, the ...

Bay College TRIO marks student achievement

ESCANABA – Bay College’s TRIO Student Support Services program hosted its annual 3.0 Dinner on April 15, recognizing students who earned a 3.0 GPA or higher and bringing together students, guests, staff and community members for an evening of recognition. This marks the 18th year TRIO has ...

Historic preservation projects scross Michigan honored

HOUGHTON – Six Michigan preservation projects including one in the Copper Country were recently awarded Governor’s Awards for Historic Preservation during a ceremony hosted by the State Historic Preservation Office, it has been announced. Communities represented by the projects ...