ESCANABA — With many area schools back in session, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning and local residents are urging drivers to stay alert for pedestrians, bicyclists and school buses. In Michigan, drivers must stop at least 20 feet away from a school bus when its red lights are ...
Today in History: August 28, MLK delivers 'I Have a Dream' speech By The Associated Press Today is Friday, Aug. 28, the 240th day of 2026. There are 125 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 28, 1963, during the March on Washington, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his ...
MARQUETTE — A Room at the Inn official in Marquette has responded to a Wednesday arrest by the Marquette Police Department which occurred in response to an assault on one of their guests. “We are grateful to the Marquette Police Department, Marquette City Fire Department, UPHS-Marquette ...
HOUGHTON — The Michigan Department of Transportation and the city of Houghton are investing about $416,000 in improvements on southbound US 41 (Montezuma Avenue), Bridge Street and Quincy Street to support the future Portage Lake Lift Bridge project. This work will reduce congestion during the upcoming bridge project and create a safer driving environment. A left-turn lane will be built on Montezuma Avenue and Bridge and Quincy streets will be repaved. A temporary signal is planned to be installed later at the Quincy Street/northbound US 41 (Shelden Avenue) intersection prior to the ...
ISHPEMING — The city of Ishpeming on Wednesday celebrated its recent designation as a Redevelopment Ready Community at the Ishpeming Senior Center. The event featured an appearance by Lt. Gov. Garland Gilchrist. “This designation recognizes Ishpeming's commitment to implementing best ...
MANISTIQUE — A Manistique man is facing 31 counts of multiple criminal sexual conduct charges, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a person under 13. Charles Edward Blasingame, 53, is charged with one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct - person under 13 years ...
