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Breakwater light

MARQUETTE — The Marquette area has no shortage of historic maritime landmarks and one of its most iconic is the Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Light. During a five year stretch from 1897 to 1902, the United States Army Corps of Engineers worked on the construction of a 1,200-foot breakwater ...

Police log

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information is collected from Marquette City Police Department dispatch log books recorded at the time the calls were received. The incidents reported may have proven to be unfounded once police investigated. Some log entries may be edited or omitted due to space ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago MARQUETTE — Gov. John Engler will ask President Clinton this week to declare a federal disaster in 10 Michigan counties. Engler will ask for federal ...

UPAWS awards made

MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter has announced the recipients of its 2024 Awards to honor animals, individuals or programs. UPAWS will be presenting the following awards at its Cause For Paws-Party for Pets on Saturday at Holiday Inn, Marquette. The 2024 Assisi ...

Police log

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information is collected from Marquette City Police Department dispatch log books recorded at the time the calls were received. The incidents reported may have proven to be unfounded once police investigated. Some log entries may be edited or omitted due to space ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference desk staff at Peter White Public Library. 30 years ago LAKE SUPERIOR — Wayne Nelson was well prepared for his trip across Lake Superior in an ultralight plane: satellite positioning system, military ice survival suit, and ...