The Mining Journal

Big snow memories

Fri, 9 May 2008 23:19:25 EDT

MARQUETTE — During the second week of May in 1990, Steven Niemi, then 5, asked his grandpa Donald Hansen if he could take a ride on his snowmobile. The weather was sunny in the 80s and there was no snow on the ground, so Hansen told his disappointed grandson that he’d have to wait until the next year. Or so he thought.

Truck ruling

Fri, 9 May 2008 23:21:09 EDT

MARQUETTE — Circuit Court Judge Thomas Solka denied a request from L. Blondeau and Sons Trucking to allow its trucks to travel on south Marquette streets while its lawsuit against the city of Marquette is pending.

Student show

Fri, 9 May 2008 23:22:12 EDT

People peruse the “With my own hands” exhibit displaying art by students from area elementary schools at the DeVos Art Museum at Northern Michigan University in Marquette Friday. Fish hanging overhead were created by third-graders from Superior Hills, Sandy Knoll, and Cherry Creek elementary schools. Artwork will be on display through May 17.

Negaunee gets set for U.S. 41 construction work

Fri, 9 May 2008 23:23:47 EDT

NEGAUNEE — Starting June 2, commuters traveling along U.S. 41 by Teal Lake will have to slow down as construction adds a turn lane to the heavily-traveled section of highway.

City commissioner:?Reaction to cell phone driving ban positive

Fri, 9 May 2008 23:27:11 EDT

MARQUETTE — According to Marquette City Commissioner Joe Lavey, most of the people he’s talked to have been in favor of a proposed city ordinance prohibiting the use of hand-held cell phones while driving in a vehicle.

He said only one person he’s heard from has been critical.