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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
NEGAUNEE — The summer reading programs at the Negaunee Public Library end Saturday, Aug. 1. Library director Jessica Holman said this year has once again been record-breaking. "We had 262 youth, ages 0-17, register for the summer reading program," Holman said. "Hopefully, most will turn in their reading logs to claim their guaranteed prizes, and have a chance to win bigger prizes." Adults have also been submitting book reviews and new this year, library event reviews, for opportunities to win prize packages. Many prizes were donated by local businesses, including Bromley's Books, ...
Today in History: July 27, Korean War hostilities end By The Associated Press Today in History Today is Monday, July 27, the 208th day of 2026. There are 157 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed at Panmunjom, ending three ...
