Two U.P. lighthouses to be renovated

The Sand Point Lighthouse in Escanaba and the Crisp Point Lighthouse in Newberry both are getting renovation grants from the state historic preservation office, with the help of local historical groups.
 
Excerpt: Michigan State Historic Preservation Officer Brian Conway made the grant announcement on Thursday.
 
He says that the Delta County Historical Society will have to come up with a 50%  ($7,000) "local match", bringing the total project cost to $21,000 dollars.
 
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Source: UPMatters.com
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