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City park project deserves input from citizens
January 9, 2013 Marquette is home to one of the finest city parks in the region, and has hosted residents and visitors since even before the city acquired the property in 1886. more »»
Recipients of state art grants well represent area
January 8, 2013 When school or government budgets get tight, art, music and cultural programs are often the first items targeted for cutbacks. more »»
Downstate program supports families, educational process
January 7, 2013 A program developed by a downstate school district and profiled on page 5A of Friday’s Mining Journal seems like an outstanding way to provide support to teenagers, and by extension families, in... more »»
Security mess another example of no leadership
January 6, 2013 It seems to us that some sort of investigation is in order relative to what appears to be the latest federal spending mess. more »»
Law aimed at teens won’t solve talking while driving problem
January 6, 2013 Like most stereotypes, the one of teenagers talking endlessly on the phone to friends has its roots in reality. A lot of young people talk, text and tweet seemingly nonstop. more »»
Salvation Army in need of additional financial support
January 5, 2013 A story on the front page of Friday’s Mining Journal should serve to underscore a financial need of a well-known local organizatio. more »»
Sample winter wonderland to break up long days
January 4, 2013 For many, this time of year can be depressing. After all, the holidays are over. The weather is cold. The nights seem especially long when the sun doesn’t shine much during the daytime hours. more »»
Sled dog race season set to begin in region
January 3, 2013 The new year has dawned and now that the Upper Peninsula is fully into winter, it’s time to start thinking about sled dog races. more »»
Always think safety first when recreating on ice
January 2, 2013 The death of a downstate man and rescue of several others, all of whom broke through ice thought to be safe in recent days, serves to underscore what might be obvious to some, and not so much to... more »»
Expanded year in review sections published today
December 31, 2012 Readers are in for a treat today as The Mining Journal publishes its special year in review sections. And this year, the sections are greatly expanded. more »»
Look for Hill to do distinguished work on probate bench
December 30, 2012 A historic occasion occurred Friday in Marquette County, with the figurative passing of the gavel from retiring Marquette County Probate Court Judge Michael Anderegg to his successor, Cheryl Hill,... more »»
Volunteers needed at Lucy Hill luge track
December 29, 2012 As winter starts to put down a little more of a foothold in the area, outdoor sports enthusiasts are anxious to get out to pursue their favorite activities. more »»
Think safety first in New Year’s Eve activities
December 28, 2012 As the last weekend of 2012 begins, we’re asking readers to remember to put safety firs. more »»
Tourist Park improvement plans worth considering
December 27, 2012 We encourage area residents to consider attending a Jan. 10 public forum where an architectural firm will present plans detailing the thinking concerning the future of Tourist Park. more »»
New DNR trail sign progtram has merit
December 26, 2012 A new program undertaken by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to reduce clutter and improve traffic flow on the thousands of miles of designated snowmobile trails in the state. more »»
Christmas spirit is all around if we look for it
December 24, 2012 One hears a great deal these days — especially today — about the spirit of Christmas and keeping it all through the year. more »»
New county board to face variety of challenges
December 23, 2012 The new, smaller, Marquette County Board will organize after the new year, with six members instead of nine. more »»
2012 Christmas Cheer Club a success
December 23, 2012 The last couple of years, I have written a column leading into Christmas asking for help for the Cheer Club. more »»
Best course of action would be to share the Big Ten’s wealth
December 23, 2012 The Big Ten’s expansion into East Coast television markets by adding two additional universities could be a potential windfall for all 14 conference-member athletic departments. more »»
State grants to address river cleanup projects
December 22, 2012 A grant program initiated by the state and an environmental group appears to be a good way to conduct modest cleanups of rivers and stream. more »» |
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