EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago HARVEY — When Dawn Holmes decided to relocate her hair salon, she didn’t look much farther than Chocolay Township. “The environment here in Harvey is ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming City Council will enforce the five-minute rule for public speakers at its meetings by ringing a bell. Mayor James Tobin ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago ISHPEMING — Five Ishpeming Department of Public Works employees have filed a grievance with the city, complaining that some workers smoke in the lunchroom and in city vehicles. The City Council Wednesday asked DPW Director Richard Burke to draw up a smoking policy and asked other department heads to send copies of their policies to city hall. Councilman Joel LePage suggested making all city buildings tobacco-free, but Mayor James Tobin disagreed. ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago MARQUETTE — Marquette Hardees and Subway restaurants will donate 25 percent of sales Wednesday to the United Way of Marquette County. The benefit is a celebration of the 25th anniversary of K&L Enterprises, which operates the local franchises. K&L owners Bill and Carol LaVallie of Marquette said it’s appropriate to celebrate their business anniversary with a contribution to the community. “The United Way provides such comprehensive services to ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago MUNISING - Rangers from the Munising District of the Hiawatha National Forest are asking snowmobilers to stay off Hanley Field this winter. The local seasonal airport on H-13 in Wetmore is on Forest Service land and operated under a special use permit by the Alger County Board. The Michigan Aeronautic Commission this summer directed the board’s Airport Authority to take action to prevent snowmobilers from using the field, citing the possibility of a ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference desk staff at Peter White Public Library. 30 years ago BIG BAY — A 4,000 gallon gasoline tank near Big Bay Harbor was removed from the ground last week and several small holes found near the top of the tank. The tank, owned by Marquette County, serviced boaters operating out of the harbor. It was found to have leaked what initial estimates suggest was a small amount of fuel into the ground, prompting its removal. Soil samples were taken and sent to an independent laboratory for testing. Once it’s determined how ...
