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Early voting begins

MARQUETTE — Early voting in the upcoming partisan primary has begun. Those who are looking to avoid long lines at the polls on Aug. 4 have the opportunity to vote early from July 25 through Aug. 2. Early voting for Champion Township precinct 1, Ely Township precinct 1, Humboldt Township ...

Regional public defense model proposed for Delta County

ESCANABA — A new regional public defense model serving Delta, Dickinson and Iron counties is coming to Delta County, bringing a dedicated local office and expanded legal services for residents. Delta County will open a local public defense office staffed by three full-time attorneys and a ...

Improvements underway on West Washington Street

MARQUETTE — West Washington Street in downtown Marquette this week is undergoing a street improvement project including roadway milling, asphalt paving and structure adjustments between Third and Fourth streets. As part of the work, that block of West Washington Street has been closed to ...

Recent Going PRO Talent Fund grants help U.P. businesses build skilled talent

MARQUETTE — Five Upper Peninsula employers are included in the latest round of Going PRO Talent Fund awards, part of more than $6 million in statewide grants supporting worker training, new hires and registered apprenticeships. Administered by Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!, U.P. employers received nearly $148,000 in awards, including support for G. Brooks Electric in Iron Mountain, MJ VanDamme Trucking in Gwinn, Precision Edge Surgical in Sault Ste. Marie, Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center in Hancock and Optalis Kingsford Opco LLC in Dickinson County. The funding gives local ...

US 41 bridge repairs in Houghton County start Aug. 3

CHASSELL — The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $536,000 to repair the US 41 bridge over the Sturgeon River in Houghton County. The work, which includes expansion joint replacement, deck, substructure and railing patching and crack sealing, will extend the service life of the bridge to maintain a safe roadway for users. The tentatibe starting date for the project is 
Monday, Aug. 3, and the estimated ending date Friday, Oct. 23. Drivers should expect one lane of alternating traffic via temporary signals. A 10-foot lane width restriction will be in place in ...

Women’s Federated Clubhouse lists events

MARQUETTE — The Women’s Federated Clubhouse, located at 104 W. Ridge St., Marquette, will present several events to help mark the facility's 100th anniversary. At 7 p.m. July 31, a program on the silent film era in Marquette with Jack Deo and Bob Buchkoe will take place. At noon Aug. 1, a high tea with hors d’oeuvres is planned, honoring Art on the Rocks founder and facility member Anita Meyland. At 5:30 p.m. Aug. 1, celebration party is on tap, with a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, diamonds and pearls art and antiques! For more information, visit ...