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Hydraulic fracking imperfect but feasible process
December 8, 2012 We have every confidence that an EPA study on what’s known as hydraulic fracking will give the practice a clean bill of health. Fracking isn’t new. more »»
Pearl Harbor attack resonates, should provide lessons
December 7, 2012 Seventy-one years ago, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt uttered these oft-quoted words: “Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was... more »»
State playing key role in brownfield development
December 6, 2012 The state of Michigan is proving to be an important partner in Marquette’s downtown development and redevelopment. more »»
Cheer Club all about neighbor helping neighbor
December 5, 2012 The strong community spirit that exists in the region has been demonstrated for many years by The Mining Journal Cheer Club, and this year is no exceptio. more »»
After recession, youth employment outlook needs work
December 4, 2012 A non-profit group’s report that trickled out of Lansing Monday passed a great many people nearly unnoticed. more »»
MSU research has potential to harness new energy
December 3, 2012 Research a team at Michigan State University has been involved in recently has the promise to increase efficiency while decreasing waste in automobile and other engines. more »»
Gov. Snyder’s trail plan a positive development
December 2, 2012 This week, Gov. more »»
Commerce, pop culture shouldn’t spoil holidays
December 2, 2012 There was plenty of hand-wringing last week over the decision by several big retailers to start the “Black Friday” retail rush on Thursday — Thanksgiving Day itself. Even when stores wait until 8 p.m. more »»
SSA should have found better way to handle cutbacks
December 1, 2012 Changes in hours at most Social Security offices seem to be inconvincing some and angering many Starting in mid-November, the public can visit Social Security offices only between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. more »»
Power plant deal a positive move for community
November 29, 2012 The long-awaited announcement came Tuesday: We Energies and Wolverine Power Cooperative have reached an agreement for co-ownership of the Presque Isle Power Plan. more »»
Hematites NYC trip worthy of community support
November 28, 2012 It should come as no surprise to anyone who has followed the Ishpeming Hematite football team’s incredible season that the group is sticking together as a team. more »»
Cheer Club needs are great again this season
November 27, 2012 Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday are all behind us. We’ve all probably spent some time during the past week getting new things and being thankful for the things we already hav. more »»
Hematites do area proud in winning state championship
November 26, 2012 It’s unclear who originally said, “Everyone loves an underdog.” In all candor, it’s unclear if anyone ever actually said those exact words. more »»
Township event underscores community spirit
November 25, 2012 Marquette Township is at it again, working to instill a deeper sense of community with the return of its “Catch the Christmas Spirit” tree lighting event Tuesday at the Westwood Mall. more »»
Region is rooting for Hematites in game today
November 24, 2012 If someone wrote a screenplay that read like Ishpeming High School’s football season, some might characterize the scenario as too incredible to be true. But it is. more »»
Region is rooting for Hematites in game today
November 24, 2012 If someone wrote a screenplay that read like Ishpeming High School’s football season, some might characterize the scenario as too incredible to be true. But it is. more »»
Shop local this season, support friends, neighbors
November 23, 2012 Today marks the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season. Black Friday, as it is called, is when stores roll out the best bargains of the season. more »»
Holiday provides opportunity to give thanks
November 21, 2012 At about this time every year, the pages of this newspaper become packed with stories, some short and some long, about local people, organizations and businesses that help the less fortunate during... more »»
Education initiative deserves thorough public debate
November 20, 2012 A proposal backed by Gov. Rick Snyder which may, in effect, create a something of a free market for public educational choices in the state of Michigan deserves, at a minimum, a thorough debat. more »»
Going off fiscal cliff could impact enviro programs
November 19, 2012 As if we didn't need another reason for President Barack Obama and the Democrats and House Republicans to find common ground on a budget deal soon, environmental activists are offering dozens in the... more »» |
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