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Escanaba’s Planet Walk to get updated look

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ESCANABA — Escanaba’s Planet Walk, a scale model of the solar system that spans 19 blocks of Ludington Street, is soon to be revamped. The signs mounted on wooden posts and a gleaming one-foot sphere representing the sun were dedicated in 2002, and the Delta Astronomical Society — the ...

Funding sought for completion of Noquemanon Trail project

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MARQUETTE — The Noquemanon Trails Network Council is seeking help through a crowdfunding campaign to complete a south Marquette trail system loop. The campaign sees the NTN partnering with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to reach a goal of $50,000, which will be matched by the ...

High tunnel grants available for U.P. farmers

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UPPER PENINSULA — The U.P. Food Exchange, in partnership with Upper Peninsula Food as Medicine Team and Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress, has announced a grant opportunity to support the purchase of high tunnels, or hoop houses, for area farmers, according to a news release. The ...

No solution found for MAXX noise complaints

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IRON MOUNTAIN — The MAXX Entertainment Center may go silent this summer as the owner says there’s “obviously no way to fix” conflicts over noise emanating more than 2,000 feet from the Iron Mountain facility. Dave Fraser told the city council that a June 22 show is the last one ...

American Legion fish fry Friday

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MARQUETTE — The American Legion Post #44, located at 700 W. Bluff St., Marquette will hold a fish fry from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday. The menu will include white fish, shrimp and chicken strips, choice of baked potato or French fries. All meals include cole slaw. Customers can begin calling ...