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State move to address snow day issue a good one
May 21, 2013 Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation last week that should make it easier for Michigan schools to make up for the excessive number of snow days brought on by this year’s prolonged winter. more »»
Changes in fireworks law are appropriate
May 20, 2013 Legislation in Lansing to change a law that went into effect last year making powerful fireworks legal in the state of Michigan makes a lot of sense to us. more »»
Pictured Rocks race gets deserved state notice
May 19, 2013 Hats off to the Pictured Rocks Road Race in Munising, a run-walk event which has been held for almost 40 years and has now garnered some well-deserved statewide recognition. more »»
Jason Collins shatters barriers, advances society, discussion
May 19, 2013 Jason Collins broke one of the few remaining barriers for gays and lesbians in an era of growing public acceptance, but his decision could open a new era for generations of young athletes. more »»
New community fund good news for Marquette County
May 18, 2013 We applaud Cliffs Natural Resources, Rio Tinto and the Lake Superior Community Partnership for teaming up to form a new $4 million community fund. more »»
Arts awards note outstanding contributions
May 17, 2013 Tonight’s a special evening for arts lovers in our community. That’s because this evening is the 17th annual Arts Awards Ceremony in the Peter White Public Library Community Room in Marquette. more »»
Senior center issue deserves prompt action
May 16, 2013 It appears there is a consensus in the city of Marquette that something needs to be done in regard to the senior center, although that’s where the agreement ends. A senior center study done by U.P. more »»
Law enforcement sacrifices much to protect, serve
May 15, 2013 There are easier and safer ways to make a living than being a police officer. Skeptical? Here are some vital statistics that all of us should pay very close attention to. more »»
New city mooring field good long-term planning
May 14, 2013 After years of discussion, a Marquette dive team should wrap up the installation of a city mooring field this week. more »»
Using kids in drug stings not a good idea
May 13, 2013 A downstate lawmaker’s plans to introduce legislation barring the use of minors in drug stings seems a lot like common sense to us. State Sen. more »»
Don’t sign on to Internet sales tax; Senate bill is bad policy
May 12, 2013 Citing a new era of Internet commerce, big business and government have teamed to fast track Senate legislation that would allow states to collect sales taxes on companies that reside outside their... more »»
Sawyer marketing funds should help improve traffic
May 12, 2013 The Marquette County Board recently approved a $25,000 Michigan Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division grant to help market air service at Sawyer International Airport. more »»
Charles Ramsey proof that heroes can live next door
May 11, 2013 You have got to love Charles Ramsey, the next door neighbor who played the pivotal role in freeing the trio of women from captivity in Cleveland recently. more »»
Fingerprints deserves support in quest for stars
May 10, 2013 It’s not often we get the chance to help a dream come true. more »»
Trail levy rejection unfortunate for Ely Township
May 9, 2013 It appears the majority of voters in Ely Township don’t want to help fund the Iron Ore Heritage Trail, which runs about five miles through the heart of the western Marquette County townshi. more »»
Taxes should be collected for online sales
May 8, 2013 If Michigan lawmakers are successful in passing measures to collect sales tax from online purchases, it could be the beginning of some major relief for small businesses around Superiorland — and for... more »»
Ely Township residents should support trail millage
May 7, 2013 Longtime readers of The Mining Journal's Opinion page know that the newspaper has been exceedingly cautious in its endorsements of millage increases over the years. more »»
New business development effort a positive step
May 6, 2013 A new organization that is s aimed at facilitating business development in Marquette and Baraga counties seems to be a step in the right direction. more »»
County land bank takes positive steps in demolition
May 5, 2013 The Marquette County Land Bank Authority recently received official award notification of a nearly $500,000 state grant to demolish several multi-unit residential structures and garages at K.I. more »»
Anti-semitism doing well in NK, Middle East
May 5, 2013 In a global perspective, so many are focused on madmen outside the proverbial madmen of the Middle East. more »» |
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