MARQUETTE – Holy Name Catholic School students participated in the annual Science Olympiad Tournament at the Seaborg Science Complex on the campus of Northern Michigan University on Saturday, Feb. 21.
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State House supports resolution in support of County Road 595
MARQUETTE – The state House voted in favor Tuesday of a resolution that supports efforts by the Marquette County Road Commission to appeal a federal decision against the construction of County Road 595.
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Bay College receives skilled trades grant for program equipment
ESCANABA – Bay College is one of 18 community colleges in the state to receive a grant from the Community College Skilled Trades Equipment Program for state-of-the-art equipment and training. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation grants were announced Tuesday by Gov. Rick Snyder.
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MDOT names Airport of the Year award
SAULT STE. MARIE — The Chippewa County International Airport in Sault Ste. Marie has been named Airport of the Year by the Michigan Department of Transportation Office of Aeronautics. The award is to recognize outstanding service to Michigan aviation.
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Houghton County receives grant to update road in Calumet Township
CALUMET — Houghton County was awarded a $375,000 state Category F Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) grant to upgrade roads in urban areas to “all season” status to support local economic growth.
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MDOT urges U.P. drivers to heed road closures
NEWBERRY – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is reminding motorists to heed all weather-related road closures for their own safety and the safety of road maintenance crews. Recent harsh weather conditions in Marquette and Alger counties have created whiteout conditions and forced multiple closures of M-28 between the cities of Marquette and Munising in the Upper Peninsula.
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Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority resolution honors McIntyre
SAULT STE. MARIE – Members of the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge Authority (SSMBA) board at their quarterly meeting Thursday paid tribute to the board’s chairman, James McIntyre, who died Feb. 11 as the result of an accident.
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Barbershop group offers fun, romance for Valentine’s Day
ESCANABA – The Next Generation Barbershop Quartet has been singing Valentines for 23 years. Their songs bring smiles to people’s faces as they walk into restaurants, business and even homes. What’s it like to be sung to? Well, my wife, Patty Woerpel, found out.
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