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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 ...

Marinette man enters plea in teen drowning case

MARINETTE, Wis. — A Marinette man accused of homicide in the drowning of a 13-year-old boy pleaded not guilty by mental disease or defect Tuesday in the Marinette County Circuit Court. Tylor Robert Birch, 22, appeared before Judge James A. Morrison to enter the plea. Birch is charged ...

New leader joins Bay College forestry, agriculture programs

ESCANABA — Students interested in careers in forestry and agriculture will find a new face leading Bay College's partnership with the Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT). Taylor Shay joined Bay College in early July as coordinator of the Forestry ...

Flyball tournament returns to Escanaba

ESCANABA — A fast-paced canine competition will take center stage this weekend as Escanaba hosts the 14th Annual U.P. Shelter Fundraiser, sanctioned by the North American Flyball Association (NAFA). The fundraiser will feature a flyball tournament at the U.P. State Fairgrounds’ Miracle ...

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MMACF Youth Advisory Council looks for teens

MENOMINEE -- The M&M Area Community Foundation is inviting local youth ages 12 to 17 to join its Youth Advisory Council, or YAC, a program that puts real decision-making power in young people's hands through grantmaking, volunteering and service projects. An orientation meeting will take place at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at 833A First St., Menominee, MI 49858. All interested youth -- and their parents -- are encouraged to attend to learn about the program, meet fellow members and find out how to get involved. Through YAC, members will: -- Learn the fundamentals of philanthropy and ...