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New Isle Royale Heritage Alliance launched

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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 ...

At 103, retired MDOTer Bauer looks back

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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 ...

To bee or not to bee

Community

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 ...

Menominee man sentenced to prison on meth, firearm charges

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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 ...

Today in Sports Aug 1

National Sports

1936 — The Berlin Olympics begin. 1945 — New York’s Mel Ott hits his 500th home run in a 9-2 victory over the Boston Braves at the Polo Grounds. Only Babe Ruth with 714 and Jimmie Foxx with 527 have more. 1963 — Arthur Ashe becomes first African-American tennis player to be named in the US Davis Cup team. 1972 — Nate Colbert of the San Diego Padres drives in 13 runs in a doubleheader sweep of the Atlanta Braves, 9-0 and 11-7. 1982 — American Greg Louganis becomes 1st diver to score 700 (752.67) in 11 dives in winning 3m springboard gold, World Championships in Guayaquil, ...

Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula announces new fund

Community

The Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula proudly announces a new fund established at the community foundation called the Sebewa Wetland Mitigation Bank Endowment Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to provide grant support to assist in the preservation and management of the Sebewa ...