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Traffic Changes for US-2 Road Work in Iron River to Start May 21

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:46:24 +0000

Iron River, Michigan - HIGHWAY: US-2/M-189 CLOSEST CITY: Iron River STARTING DATE: Monday, May 21, 2012 ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: Friday, Oct. 19, 2012 PROJECT: Reconstruction of over a half-mile of US-2 ( Adams Street ) from 9th Avenue to River Avenue , and one block of M-189 ( Fourth Avenue ) from Genesee Street to [...]

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Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge 50th Anniversary Celebration Announced

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:48:02 +0000

Sault Ste. Marie, MI - At today’s Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority Board of Directors meeting in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., bridge administration management presented an overview of community events and initiatives planned to celebrate the historic 50th anniversary milestone with the Sault communities, the United States and Canada. Some of the more significant events [...]

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Downtown Marquette Farmers Market Opening

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:16:56 +0000

Marquette, MI - The Downtown Marquette Farmers Market’s Grand Opening is on Saturday, May 19. This year’s Grand Opening will feature music by Jeff Nelson from 9am-1pm. Join us to enjoy locally raised vegetables, meat, and eggs, baked goods and bread, plant starts for your garden, body care products, wool, prepared foods, and more. In [...]

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White Water Folk Music Group to Perform at Michigan Iron Industry Museum May 20

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:33:12 +0000

The Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee will host a public open house on Sunday, May 20, featuring two performances by White Water, one of northern Michigan’s most popular folk music groups. The open house will run from noon to 4 p.m., with performances at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The museum’s open house kicks [...]

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Map Connects Travelers to Pure Michigan, MDOT Social Media Sites

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:48:16 +0000

Fast Facts: - New transportation map features QR codes to connect you to MDOT and Pure Michigan Web and social media sites for real-time travel and tourism information. - New map has 17 city maps. - For the first time ever, state forest locations are indicated on the map. MAY 16, 2012 – The Michigan [...]

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How I Became A Pirate at NMU

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:06:07 +0000

MAY 18-19 at 7:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) May 19th at 1 p.m. (Saturday) FOREST ROBERTS THEATRE $5 NMU STUDENTS/STUDENTS, $10 GENERAL PUBLIC (906) 227-1032 or http://www.nmu.edu/tickets/ What: How I Became A Pirate Book, Music, and Lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman Based on the book “How I Became A Pirate” Written by [...]

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Big Bay Relay, Safety on County Road 550 Main Concern

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 04:58:41 +0000

Big Bay, Michigan – The Big Bay Relay sponsored by Johnson Sports and Jimmy Johns is set to take off this Saturday, May 19th, 2012. The races biggest concern is safety. We are asking all automobile drivers who travel on 550 to be advised that runners and crew cars will be occupying the right side [...]

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“An Evening with Gilbert and Sullivan” – May 18 at 7:30 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:37:21 +0000

The Marquette County Chamber Chorale will present “An Evening with Gilbert and Sullivan” on May 18 at 7:30 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1700 W. Fair Ave, Marquette. The concert will feature choruses, solos from many Gilbert and Sullivan operettas and highlights from “The Mikado” The Chamber Chorale is under the direction of Wayne Hanmer [...]

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Your Mind Matters: Infant Mental Health – Peter White Public Library May 17, 2012

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:33:49 +0000

Your Mind Matters: Infant Mental Health Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 10:00 am Peter White Public Library 217 N. Front St., Marquette Call 226-4318 for more information. In celebration of May as Mental Health month, the public is invited to learn about the importance of infant mental health on Thursday, May 17 at 10:00 am [...]

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DNR Partners With NWTF to Accomplish Tree Planting on Baraga Plains

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:30:48 +0000

The Keweenaw Bay Cutters chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation recently teamed up with the Department of Natural Resources to plant 100 crab apple trees and improve upland game bird habitat on state land in Baraga County, the DNR announced today. The KBC chapter of NWTF provided both funding and volunteer manpower, along with [...]

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MDOT’s “Share the Road” Bicycling Safety Video on YouTube

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:59:10 +0000

To promote safety during National Bike Month, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) reminds drivers to stay alert, share the road safely, and be aware of all roadway users, including bicyclists. Centerline rumble strips are a proven safety measure that can help reduce the risk of head-on collisions, injuries and, most importantly, save lives. However, [...]

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Peter White Public Library Screens Oscar Nominated “The Squid and the Whale” – Tuesday, May 15 at 7:00pm

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 08:24:29 +0000

Film Screening: “The Squid and the Whale” Tuessday, May 15, 2012 at 7:00 pm Peter White Public Library 117 N. Front St., Marquette, MI 49855 Call 226-4318 for more information. Marquette, MI - In recognition of May as Mental Health month, the Peter White Public Library presents a screening of the Oscar nominated film “The Squid [...]

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DNR Seeking Information in Mackinac County Wolf Poaching

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:30:14 +0000

The Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are seeking information regarding a recent wolf poaching case in Mackinac County. A dead wolf was found the last week of April near the west side of Engadine in Mackinac County. Examination of the wolf revealed it died from a gunshot wound. A [...]

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Emergency Services Exercise at NMU on Tuesday, May 15

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 06:29:40 +0000

MARQUETTE, Michigan — An emergency services exercise will be held on Tuesday, May 15, at Northern Michigan University. It is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in the academic mall area of campus. NMU Public Safety will be joined by area fire departments, EMS, law enforcement and other relevant entities to test coordinated response, evacuation [...]

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Catch-and-Immediate-Release Bass Fishing Season May 15th in the U.P.

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 00:23:06 +0000

The catch-and-immediate-release bass fishing season opens Tuesday, May 15 on Upper Peninsula waters. Michigan conservation officers have noticed an increase in anglers targeting bass illegally this spring, likely due to the warm weather Michigan has been experiencing. “Anglers need to be aware it is not legal to target largemouth or smallmouth bass prior to April [...]

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MDOT Promotes Safety during National Bike Month

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:04:36 +0000

Michigan - While the number of crashes, injuries and fatalities on roads in Michigan were down from the year before, 2011 statistics released by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) indicate that fatal crashes involving bicyclists are disproportionally high. Last year, there were 1,885 reported crashes involving bicyclists in Michigan resulting in 1,479 injuries and [...]

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DNR Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council to Meet May 14 in Iron Mountain

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:03:51 +0000

The Department of Natural Resources’ Western Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council (CAC) will meet Monday, May 14, at the Bay College-West campus in Fornetti Hall, located at 2801 US Hwy. 2 North, Iron Mountain. Beginning at 4:30 p.m. Central Time (5:30 p.m. Eastern), DNR staff will present division reports on current DNR projects and business [...]

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Guided Bird Walk at Presque Isle Park in Marquette Sunday, May 13th

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 07:39:50 +0000

Marquette, MI - On Sunday, May 13, the Laughing Whitefish Audubon Society will sponsor a guided bird walk at Presque Isle Park in Marquette. Participants should meet at 8:00 a.m. in the parking lot of the Bog Walk. The walk is free and covers a variety of habitats. For information, call 228-8781.

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Elk and Bear License Application Period Open

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:22:59 +0000

The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to apply for their Michigan elk and bear hunting licenses now through June 1. Hunters may apply online at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings or at any retail license agent. There are 200 elk licenses available for the 2012 hunting season, divided evenly between hunts in August/September and December. The August/September hunt [...]

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Marquette City Band Audition for New Members

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 07:48:35 +0000

Marquette, Michigan - the City of Marquette City band seeks new members for its 2012 Summer Season. The season includes seven concerts, beginning with a first rehearsal on June 5th and ending with a concert on August 9th. Open auditions will be held on Tuesday May 15th from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at the Marquette Commons building [...]

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