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Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago MARQUETTE - A Mainstream developer considering purchase of Longyear Hall. The demolition process has begun, but Northern Michigan University’s board of control would likely be receptive to an offer to take over ownership and responsibility of the 86 year old building. Crews began taking preliminary steps this weekend towards dismantling the building’s asbestos shingles and sandstone façade, but according to NMU spokesman Mike Clark that ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference desk staff at Peter White Public Library. 30 years ago MARQUETTE - A community forum on the Sawyer Air Force Base closure will be hosted this evening in Marquette by the Northern Great Lakes Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The forum’ theme “Impact and Response: The Closing of KI Sawyer,” will begin with a light buffet and feature an economic impact presentation by Mike Skytta, executive vice president and chief operations officer of MFC First National Bank. 60 years ago MARQUETTE — ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago SANDS — The Marquette County Fair opened today for its fourth year at the fairgrounds in Sands. Rain is possible tonight but clearing by Friday evening turning partly cloudy on Saturday and Sunday, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Guenther. “We’re praying for sunshine,” said Wanda Bergdahl, fair secretary. Bergdahl said the fair board hopes to exceed last year’s attendance of about 25,000 people. 90 years ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago MARQUETTE — Two Marquette mothers were pelted with crab apples as they marched around Marquette Senior High School Tuesday to protest the day-old teachers’ strike. Beth Calamas and Eve Wyman were amused by the apples thrown by a masked passenger in a passing car on West Fair Avenue by the high school. But the two women weren’t amused by the school negotiations “I’m just concerned about the kids.” Calamas said. “It’s time to set aside ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference desk staff at Peter White Public Library. 30 years ago NEGAUNEE - “Hunting season is a very important part of my lifestyle. I have a responsibility to the wildlife and the wild ground. Man is part of nature just as a mountain lion or bear. I will not turn my back on nature and tolerate irresponsible waste. Wildlife management is a success story in the United States. Today there are more deer, turkey, antelope, and many other animal species because of intelligently managed resources that are funded by sportsmen and ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago NEGAUNEE — The lights are on again at the Negaunee Schools’ football field. Work was completed at 8 p.m. Wednesday to replace 70 of the 94 light bulbs at the field, said David Hallgren, Negaunee High School athletic director. The lights were apparently damaged by lightning and more than half the bulbs were burned out by a power surge,” Hallgren said. The damage was discovered during a football scrimmage against Westwood High School Aug. 26. 90 ...