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Big turnout marks successful 53rd Waterfront Arts Festival

ESCANABA — A massive crowd gathered at the south end of Ludington Park on Saturday to see the works of visiting artists at this year’s Waterfront Arts Festival. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with more than 50 artists displaying their work. Local food trucks were also present to provide food and refreshments to the crowd. Live music was performed from the nearby Karas Bandshell. Musical acts included Remnants Barbershop Chorus, the Escanaba City Band and Make Believe Spurs. “We are super thankful to our sponsors, every vendor we had, the amazing food trucks and our ...

Menominee man sentenced to prison on meth, firearm charges

MENOMINEE — A Menominee man was recently sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to methamphetamine and firearm charges. Shane Allen Konell, 51, was sentenced July 10 in the Menominee County 41st Circuit Court to concurrent prison terms of five to 10 years for possession of meth and a ...

To bee or not to bee

ESCANABA -- People who have home bee yards or are considering starting a hive find other souls with common interests in the Bay de Noc Beekeeping Club. Members with a range of experience learn from each other, share tips, show off their hives and attend informational sessions. They meet the ...

At 103, retired MDOTer Bauer looks back

SENEY — Driving along what's considered one of the most boring roads in Michigan, you might speed right past a roadside landmark dedicated to a very interesting man. Near the east end of the 25-mile arrow-straight section of M-28 in the middle of Michigan's Upper Peninsula known as the ...

New Isle Royale Heritage Alliance launched

ISLE ROYALE — National Park Service officials have announced the launch of the Isle Royale Heritage Alliance, a new effort to advance coordinated protection and improvement of Isle Royale National Park's historic structures — approximately 90 cabins, 19 fishery buildings and four lighthouses. The alliance will be powered by volunteers, with coordination by the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation, the designated nonprofit park partner for Lake Superior's five national parks. "The Cultural Resources Management Plan and Wilderness Stewardship Plan for the park include a ...

MDOT invites public comment on draft Five-Year Transportation Program following STC approval

ESCANABA — Today, the State Transportation Commission (STC) approved posting the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) draft 2027-2031 Five-Year Transportation Program (5YTP) and interactive map to the MDOT website for public comment. MDOT invites the public to visit the website for more information on the 5YTP, a summary video and options on how to provide comments. Public input on the draft document will be open from July 31 to Aug. 31. The 5YTP contains a list of planned projects for the MDOT Highway Program (state-maintained roads, bridges and facilities), as well as ...