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Wed December 13, 2017

Task Force Seeks Stamp, Sand Solution in Mich.

SHERMAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) An Environmental Protection Agency task force is working to address stamp sand erosion along Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The sands are leftover waste from a stamp mill in Gay, The Daily Mining Gazette reported ....

Wed December 13, 2017

ACPA Names Recipients of Annual 'Excellence in Concrete Pavements' Awards

The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has named recipients of its 28th Annual "Excellence in Concrete Pavements" awards, which recognize quality concrete pavements constructed in the United States and Canada....

Omaha Media Group - Wed December 06, 2017

Wednesday Wrap-Up : December 6, 2017

It's Wednesday Wrap-Up time and just in case you missed it, here is your recap of some of the most popular stories from our site over the past week:Blasts Fails To Bring Down Upper Section Of SilverdomeIn Pontiac, Michigan, a partial implosion of the Silverdome, the former home of the Detroit Lions, failed to bring down the upper section of the dome....

The Associated Press - Mon December 04, 2017

Blasts Fails to Bring Down Upper Section of Silverdome

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A partial implosion of the Silverdome failed to bring down the upper section of the Detroit Lions' former home as intended Dec. 3 as demolition of the stadium began. Demolition company Adamo said the blasts in Pontiac, Mich....

Emily Buenzle - Mon November 27, 2017

Appeals Court Halts Pipeline Work

A federal appeals court has temporarily stopped construction on an 8-mile portion of the NEXUS Gas Transmission pipeline in Green, Ohio. The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati made the decision on Nov....

Wed November 15, 2017

Top 10 Most Dangerous Roads for Truck Drivers in the U.S. Presented by Zonar

Just ahead of the holiday driving rush Zonar shared the top 10 most dangerous roads in the U.S. for truck drivers. On average during the holiday season, there are approximately 36 percent more vehicles on the road....

Emily Buenzle - Mon November 13, 2017

Tiny Home Construction Improves Lives of City Residents

Construction has begun on a development made up of tiny homes in Detroit. The five homes currently under construction will join others in Cass Tiny Homes, a development on the city's west side, to provide housing for low-income residents, The Detroit News reported....

Wed November 01, 2017

Southeastern Equipment Co. Inc. Celebrates 60 Years

Southeastern Equipment Co. Inc. rounded out its series of open house events in celebration of the dealership's 60th anniversary with events at its Novi, Mich., branch in September and an October event at the dealership's headquarters location in Cambridge, Ohio....

Wed November 01, 2017

Michigan Approves $16M for Detroit Pistons Headquarters

LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan approved $16 million in tax incentives Oct. 24 to aid the Detroit Pistons' construction of a practice facility and headquarters in downtown Detroit, money the team said is needed to defray expensive work removing contaminated soil....

Wed October 18, 2017

Barko Announces Strong-Arm Skill Challenge Winners

Attendees at the Great Lakes Logging and Heavy Equipment Expo in Escanaba, Mich., had the opportunity to participate in the Barko Strong-Arm Skill Challenge. Operators ran a Barko 295B trailer mount loader equipped with a brand new Barko 4850 strong-arm grapple to race against the clock in a log stacking competition....