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CBS News
3 days ago
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- CBS News
A Mackinac Bridge official died in 2010. It took 15 years to lay him to rest
A Michigan man who had a key role in building one of the longest bridges in the United States was buried 15 years after his death, after a funeral home near the iconic structure surprised the public by saying it still had his ashes. Larry Rubin was laid to rest Wednesday in Petoskey, 40 miles from the Mackinac Bridge, which connects Michigan's two peninsulas. For decades, Rubin was the senior staff member at the Mackinac Bridge Authority, which manages the bridge, a 5-mile span over the Straits of Mackinac that is considered the third-longest suspension bridge in the U.S. It opened in 1957. When the bridge was built, "he had an important role because the Authority needed someone to carry out their decisions. He served with excellence," Barbara Brown, a former board member, said Friday. Brown said she was "just shocked" when she saw Rubin's name listed in the St. Ignace newspaper. A funeral home was informing the public that it had many unclaimed cremains. His family apparently didn't pick them up after he died at age 97 in 2010. Val Meyerson of Temple B'nai Israel in Petoskey was familiar with the Jewish section of Greenwood Cemetery and aware that Rubin's first wife, Olga, was buried there in 1990. His name was already on the headstone in anticipation of eventual death. Meyerson said friends from the Bridge Authority helped pay for Rubin's interment. About two dozen people attended a graveside service led by a rabbi. "We all took turns filling in the grave, which was quite an honor," Brown said. "To have been neglected and forgotten for so long — it was moving."
Washington Post
3 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
A Michigan bridge official died in 2010. It took 15 years to lay him to rest
A Michigan man who had a key role in building one of the longest bridges in the United States has been buried 15 years after his death after a funeral home near the iconic structure surprised the public by saying it still had his ashes. Larry Rubin was laid to rest Wednesday in Petoskey, 40 miles (64 kilometers) from the Mackinac Bridge , which connects Michigan's two peninsulas.
The Independent
3 days ago
- General
- The Independent
A Michigan bridge official died in 2010. It took 15 years to lay him to rest
A Michigan man who had a key role in building one of the longest bridges in the United States has been buried 15 years after his death after a funeral home near the iconic structure surprised the public by saying it still had his ashes. Larry Rubin was laid to rest Wednesday in Petoskey, 40 miles (64 kilometers) from the Mackinac Bridge, which connects Michigan's two peninsulas. For decades, Rubin was the senior staff member at the Mackinac Bridge Authority, which manages the bridge, a 5-mile (8 km) span over the Straits of Mackinac that is considered the third-longest suspension bridge in the U.S. It opened in 1957. When the bridge was built, "he had an important role because the Authority needed someone to carry out their decisions. He served with excellence,' Barbara Brown, a former board member, said Friday. Brown said she was 'just shocked' when she saw Rubin's name listed in the St. Ignace newspaper. A funeral home was informing the public that it had many unclaimed cremains. His family apparently didn't pick them up after he died at age 97 in 2010. Val Meyerson of Temple B'nai Israel in Petoskey was familiar with the Jewish section of Greenwood Cemetery and aware that Rubin's first wife, Olga, was buried there in 1990. His name was already on the headstone in anticipation of eventual death. Meyerson said friends from the Bridge Authority helped pay for Rubin's interment. About two dozen people attended a graveside service led by a rabbi. 'We all took turns filling in the grave, which was quite an honor," Brown said. 'To have been neglected and forgotten for so long — it was moving."
Associated Press
3 days ago
- General
- Associated Press
A Michigan bridge official died in 2010. It took 15 years to lay him to rest
A Michigan man who had a key role in building one of the longest bridges in the United States has been buried 15 years after his death after a funeral home near the iconic structure surprised the public by saying it still had his ashes. Larry Rubin was laid to rest Wednesday in Petoskey, 40 miles (64 kilometers) from the Mackinac Bridge, which connects Michigan's two peninsulas. For decades, Rubin was the senior staff member at the Mackinac Bridge Authority, which manages the bridge, a 5-mile (8 km) span over the Straits of Mackinac that is considered the third-longest suspension bridge in the U.S. It opened in 1957. When the bridge was built, 'he had an important role because the Authority needed someone to carry out their decisions. He served with excellence,' Barbara Brown, a former board member, said Friday. Brown said she was 'just shocked' when she saw Rubin's name listed in the St. Ignace newspaper. A funeral home was informing the public that it had many unclaimed cremains. His family apparently didn't pick them up after he died at age 97 in 2010. Val Meyerson of Temple B'nai Israel in Petoskey was familiar with the Jewish section of Greenwood Cemetery and aware that Rubin's first wife, Olga, was buried there in 1990. His name was already on the headstone in anticipation of eventual death. Meyerson said friends from the Bridge Authority helped pay for Rubin's interment. About two dozen people attended a graveside service led by a rabbi. 'We all took turns filling in the grave, which was quite an honor,' Brown said. 'To have been neglected and forgotten for so long — it was moving.'
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Mackinac Bridge still closed Thursday
The Mackinac Bridge in northern Michigan remains closed Thursday due to the threat of falling ice. The bridge has closed intermittently this week after a severe ice storm hit the northern part of the state, including the Straits region. The bridge's latest closure started at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. Bridge workers have called the amount of ice unprecedented, according to the Mackinac Bridge Authority, which is continuing the monitor dramatically changing conditions. Dangerous ice sheets, spears and chunks have been falling from the bridge, sometimes from hundreds of feet. Winds have also shaken the suspended cables and knocked ice loose. Mackinac Bridge Director Kim Nowack in a news release Wednesday urged travelers to avoid coming to the area since local emergency and relief services are strained, many businesses are closed and power outages remain. Nowack also warned travelers not to go to the Straits area expecting to cross the bridge. More: Mackinac Bridge closed again Wednesday for falling ice: Don't expect to cross "Given the amount of ice that remains on the cables and towers, any falling ice closures are likely to be lengthy, and could start and stop at any time," Nowack said. For updates on the Mackinac Bridge closures, check condition reports online at on X at @MackinacBridge or by signing up for text alerts by texting "MacBridge" to 67283. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Mackinac Bridge still closed Thursday due to falling ice
