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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 — After more than a month of controversy over fire protection, a committee has formed to study whether there’s a need for a new fire hall in the north or west part of the city. The group, “Citizens for Fire Safety,” hopes to determine the fire safety needs of Marquette citizens, Co-Chairman Dan Cook said. The City Commission voted May 11th to cut the 80-year-old Fire Station No. 2 from the budget after deciding it didn’t add much ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago ESCANABA — The Six County Consortium for Employment and Training has been awarded a $117,000 state grant to provide training for dislocated workers. The training will be administered through the Job Training Partnership Act and will provide career counseling, skill assessment, basic skill training, labor market information, job development, referrals, and placement assistance. The consortium’s main office is in Escanaba. The Marquette office is a ...

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 — Marquette businesses are singing a happy tune this weekend, as performers prepare for tonight’s International Big Sing. Some 1,000 male singers from throughout North America began checking into area motels Friday with their families. And the money they bring with them will be lighting up cash registers that might have otherwise been relatively quiet. “It makes a dramatic impact in a month that is typically slower,” said Gregory ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago ISHPEMING — The bruises on the arms, legs, and wrists of Bob and Dave Marietti represent hard-earned money - $5,000 donated to the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame and Museum. The Ishpeming brothers recently completed a 3,000-mile, 48-day trip from Sacramento, Calif. to Atlanta on a bicycle built for two. Pledges from the eight-state excursion will benefit the Ishpeming ski hall. “I pumped, he steered,” said Dave, a 40-year-old Special Olympian ...

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 — Public viewing of the new Marquette municipal service center will continue until 8 tonight. Displays on the functions of various departments in the center will be included. The dedication begins at 5 pm today. Work began on the $5.6 million service center at 850 W. Baraga Ave. in March 1992. Most departments moved in just before Christmas. The facility houses the public works department, engineering department, and the maintenance ...

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 — The grand opening of Presque Isle Park will be marked with the 1993 Walk Michigan Kick Off at 1 p.m. Sunday. Marquette is one of 10 cities in Michigan that will host kick off activities for Walk Michigan, a free non-competitive program promoting good health through walking in Michigan parks. The Presque Isle road will be closed until 2 p.m. Sunday for safety. 60 years ago MARQUETTE — Automobiles will be safety checked this weekend ...