CHASSELL — The Sturgeon River bridge on U.S. 41 south of Chassell will undergo repairs starting Aug. 3 running thru Oct. 23, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced Thursday. Superior Region Media Representative Dan Weingarten said the repairs are routine and will extend ...
EAGLE HARBOR — It is not often someone says they made their dreams come true. Buzz Johnson, who has been in the construction business for most of his life, is one of those lucky ones. Johnson built a 38-foot steel-hulled trawler boat in his backyard. Every inch of the boat had to be nailed, ...
BARAGA COUNTY – The Upper Peninsula Muzzle Loading Association (UPMLA) conducted its 49th Annual Rendezvous & Black Powder Shoot at the Ottawa Sportsmen’s Club last week. The three-day event ran from Thursday, July 16 through Saturday. The rendezvous is an annual living history event and ...
LANSING — You don’t go anywhere in summer without your water bottle, right? In hot weather, your trees may need a drink, too, especially if they’re recently planted. “When it’s hot and dry outside, your trees may suffer if they are not getting at least an inch of rain each week,” ...
HOUGHTON — The Houghton City Council met in regular session Wednesday, and while the council didn't take action on many items, considerable time was spent discussing a few issues both with members of the public and among themselves. The future of the popular Pewablic Street Community ...
Dear Annie: I'm a recent college grad, and I've always wanted to be a writer like you. I've applied to more jobs than I can count at newspapers and magazines but haven't landed a single offer. Everyone keeps saying "the job market is tough right now," but knowing that doesn't pay rent. I ...
