MARQUETTE – A new book, “Wrecked: The Edmund Fitzgerald and the Sinking of the American Economy” (Michigan State University Press, $29.95), uncovers more of the political and legal aspects of the legendary Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck. Thomas Nelson, a Wisconsin public administrator and ...
MARQUETTE— In response to skyrocketing gas prices driven by tariffs and the Iran war, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued Executive Order 2026-4, declaring an energy emergency. The order will save Michigan drivers money at the gas pump by easing the requirements on fuel blends, allowing for the ...
WATERSMEET — On Oct. 24, at exactly 7 p.m., escape artist Aron Houdini, a distant nephew of Harry Houdini, will perform at Northern Waters Casino Resort in Watersmeet, just north of Eagle River, Wisconsin. This performance will take place exactly 100 years to the minute after Harry ...
NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee VFW 3165 Auxiliary is hosting a spring craft show and soup luncheon from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Negaunee Township Hall located at 42 M-35, Negaunee Township. Over 30 vendors will be on site. Homemade soups and desserts will also be available. There ...
HOUGHTON — The Keweenaw Peninsula will host the Michigan Sustainable Tourism Summit from May 20-23, with tourism, conservation, hospitality and community leaders coming together to discuss the future of responsible travel. The event will focus on practical strategies that help destinations ...
ST. IGNACE — The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $9 million to rebuild overpasses, including deck replacement, bearing replacement, substructure repairs, beam end repairs, steel cleaning and coating and approach work on I-75 at Cheeseman Road in the city of St. ...