Werners Creek bridge replacement project under way in Alger County August 24, 2020
Work has begun to replace a bridge over Werners Creek in the southwest corner of Alger County, forcing temporary closure of a section of the Deadhorse Road. “Replacing this bridge will allow for continued public access for recreation, as well as sustainable management of the state forest land,” said Pete…
American Legion food boxes available to those in need in Marquette Saturday, August 29, 2020
The American Legion and the Sault Tribe are distributing food boxes to veterans, seniors, and families in need in the Upper Peninsula. This Saturday, August 29, 2020 they’ll be at the Marquette American Legion at 700 W Bluff Street in Marquette from 10am-1pm. This is a contactless distribution. Drivers stay…
PWPL Preschool Storytime: Facebook Live Friday September 25, 2020
Preschool Storytime: Facebook Live Thursdays & Fridays September 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, & 25. 10:15am-10:45am. Peter White Public Library Youth Services Facebook Live. Join us on Facebook Live for Preschool Storytime this fall! Geared toward preschool aged children and a loving adult we will read stories and learn songs…
Marquette Beaches closed until 2:30 pm Monday August 24, 2020
Effective date: Monday, August 24th Be advised that the City of Marquette Beaches will be temporarily closed today, August 24th. Lifeguards will not be on duty during this period of time. The beaches will reopen and lifeguards will resume normal hours at 2:30pm today, August 24th. Beach status updates may also be accessed through the…
Consumer Advisory: Salmonella Cases Linked to Wawona Packing Co Fresh Peaches August 21, 2020
Consumer Advisory: Salmonella Cases Linked to Fresh Peaches Michigan health and agriculture officials advise consumers to not to eat fresh, whole peaches supplied by Wawona Packing Co. LANSING, MI – Today, Michigan health and agriculture officials issued a warning telling consumers not to eat fresh, whole bagged or loose, bulk…
Michigan DNR sends firefighters, engines to help fight California wildfires August 21, 2020
The first wave of Michigan Department of Natural Resources firefighters is preparing equipment to leave for California with off-road fire engines to help fight raging wildfires there. “The California wildfires have devastated thousands of families, and Michigan is ready to help in any way we can,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer….
Iron Mountain VA Medical Center receives a 5-star rating from CMS August 20, 2020
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the results of the 2019 patient experience star ratings and the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center has again received a 5-star rating for Patient Experience. The facility has been rated as a 5-star quality performer every…
ALDI Voluntarily Recalls Assorted Peaches from Wawona Packing Company LLC August 19, 2020
As a precautionary measure, ALDI is voluntarily recalling assorted peaches received from its supplier, Wawona Packing Company, due to possible Salmonella contamination. ALDI has removed the affected peaches from select ALDI stores in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania,…
EGLE drone that lost confrontation with bald eagle plucked from bottom of Lake Michigan August 20, 2020
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has recovered a drone sent to the bottom of Lake Michigan by an unhappy bald eagle in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. EGLE’s Willful Eagle Trauma Team Engaged in Retrieval (WETTER) pulled the soggy hardware from the lakebed Tuesday afternoon at almost…