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Neebish Islander III brought into service with special ceremony

Barbeau, MI — Along with a rural public bussing system, the Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority (EUPTA) also operates three vehicle and passenger ferries to the nearby islands of Sugar, Drummond and Neebish. On November 8, 2022, EUPTA welcomed their newest ferry into service — the Neebish Islander III. The […]

All three Ballot Proposals pass in Michigan

There were three state proposals on the ballot for Michigan Tuesday that voters faced. Two of the three were hotly contested issues, but still they all passed. Proposal 22-1 The ballot measure would amend the state constitution to reduce the maximum length a lawmaker can serve in the Legislature from […]

Dems Take House, Senate In Historic Election Night

For the first time in 40 years, Michigan Democrats will hold control of the House, Senate and governor’s office with the party sweeping both legislative chambers. Democrats will have control of the state House for first time since 2010 after outperforming Republicans in several battleground districts, including critical wins in […]

N. Korea fires more missiles as US flies bombers over South

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea added to its recent barrage of weapons demonstrations by launching four ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday, as the United States sent two supersonic bombers streaking over South Korea in a dueling display of military might that underscored rising tensions in the region. […]

What to do and expect on Election Day

Tuesday, Hovember 8, 2022, is less than a week away and could prove to be one of the most important days in the recent history of the United States. Do you know where you have to go to vote? Do you know what the ballot will look like in your […]

City provides update on 2022 and 2023 road construction projects

Several large projects were closed out this year including the Downtown Access & Placemaking Project, Three Mile Road, and W. Portage Avenue.  The Engineering Department would like to thank the residents and business owners for their cooperation during planning and construction.  Other smaller projects include the Ashmun Bridge Sign replacement […]