Ishpeming Rotary Club raises $13K at annual fundraiser
ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Rotary Club recently held their annual fundraiser at the Northern Center at Northern Michigan University in February. The event was entitled, “Sport’s FAN-demonium,” this featured a meal, game show, and other fundraising actives, where attendees dressed in ...
Cheeseman Road in St. Ignace temporarily closed starting April 29
ST. IGNACE — Cheesman Road in St. Ignace will be temporarily closed to traffic starting Monday due to ongoing work on the southbound I-75 overpass. Traffic will be detoured to US 2, and one lane will remain open in each direction in I-75. Cheesman Road is expected to be reopened to traffic with a temporary traffic signal by May 2. According to a statement from MDOT, “the closure is required for the safety of motorists during removal of the overhead bridge deck and beams.” This is part of a larger MDOT project investing about $9 million to rebuild both I-75 overpasses over ...
M-123 project begins Monday
PARADISE — Beginning Monday, the Michigan Department of Transportation will be rebuilding M-123 in Paradise; a 3.1 million-dollar project that is estimated to be completed by Oct. 23. “The project includes partial crushing and shaping of the existing pavement, asphalt repaving with wide shoulders for an ORV connector trail, and improved stormwater infrastructure,” said a news release by MDOT. “A Transportation Alternatives Grant will fund a paved shared-use path, concrete sidewalk, crosswalks and lighting. While road work is being completed, motorists should expect ...
MDHHS seeks proposals for development of anti-bullying initiatives for students with special health care needs
MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued a competitive Grant Funding Opportunity for schools to develop and implement peer-to-peer programs to address bullying of students with special heath care needs at elementary and secondary schools. The initiatives are to be based on the Statewide Autism Resources and Training model and incorporate targeted antibullying strategies that address the unique needs of students with physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional conditions. This opportunity is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, private- and ...
Sault Tribe Chairman Austin Lowes: Supreme Court decision is message to Enbridge
SAULT STE. MARIE – The United States Supreme Court this week issued a unanimous decision ending a multi-year legal debate that makes it clear that Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel’s lawsuit to shut down the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline should be heard in state court rather than federal. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Chairman Austin Lowes praised the court’s decision, stating that it sends a strong message to Enbridge. “This was a unanimous decision by the Supreme Court with no dissents, and it sends a clear message to Enbridge they need to stop ...