ST. IGNACE, Mich. –Due to ongoing work on the northbound I-75 overpass at Cheeseman Road in the city of St. Ignace, Mackinac County, Cheeseman Road will be temporarily closed to traffic starting Wednesday, July 16. Traffic will be detoured to US-2. One lane will remain open in each direction on I-75. Cheeseman Road is […]
Local News
M-80 resurfacing project in Chippewa County starts July 28
NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $1.9 million to resurface about 8 miles of M-80 from the southbound I-75 exit ramp to M-129 in Chippewa County. Work includes milling and resurfacing, guardrail, aggregate shoulders and pavement markings. This project includes two three-year materials and workmanship pavement warranties for different […]
US-2 resurfacing project in Mackinac County starts July 17
NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $1.8 million to resurface about 6 miles of US-2 from Brevort Lake Road to Martin Lake Road, in Mackinac County. Work includes resurfacing, crack filling, rumble strips, shoulder repair and aggregate, guardrail work, roadside park improvements, and pavement markings. This project […]
International Bridge Administration Asks for Motorcyclists Assistance in Survey
M-123 project in Chippewa and Luce counties starts July 15
NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $4.2 million to resurface about 19 miles of M-123 from Luce County Road 500 to Paradise, in Luce and Chippewa counties. Work includes milling and resurfacing, surface sealing, crack sealing, culvert replacement, signing, aggregate shoulders, and pavement markings. This project includes […]
Study shows Mackinac Bridge operation, events contribute $193 million in economic output statewide
ST. IGNACE, Mich. – The Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) today accepted an economic impact study showing that the bridge’s operation, tourism and events contributed $193 million annually to the state’s economy in direct, indirect and induced spending, supporting 1,449 jobs. The study, performed under a contract with Public Sector Consultants, found […]
Celebrate safely: Prevent wildfires this Independence Day
As you plan for a fun-filled Fourth of July holiday, whether it includes fireworks, camping, off-roading or simply tackling projects around the yard, don’t forget to take precautions to prevent wildfires. “Nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by people,” said Paul Rogers, fire prevention specialist with the Michigan Department […]
Soo Theatre is proud to present Neil Simon’s RUMORS
Join us this July as Soo Theatre puts on the hilarious comedy, Rumors! At a large, tastefully-appointed Sneden’s Landing townhouse, the Deputy Mayor of New York has just shot himself. Though it’s only a flesh wound, Charlie Brock’s self-inflicted injury sets off a series of events causing four couples to […]
MSP Requests Public Assistance Locating Voluntary Missing Teen
Alger County, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Negaunee Post is requesting thepublic’s help in locating a juvenile who is considered voluntarily missing. 15-year-old Jayden Whittenburg had reportedly snuck out of his foster residence on PohjalaRoad in Rock River Township during the early morning hours on June 30, 2025. He […]
Ontonagon Man Arrested for Child Sexually Abusive Activity
Ontonagon County, MI. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, InternetCrimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of 35-year-old BrentEdward Mayer. Mayer was arrested following an investigation which was initiated by theMichigan Department of Corrections and the ICAC Task Force, when it was learned Mayer mayhave […]