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Negaunee City Band to play Wednesday

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee City Band continues its summer series of free weekly concerts at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Outdoor Performing Arts Center at the east end of Iron Street. The opening number will be “Celebration Fanfare,” originally written for the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and then transcribed for band under a commission from the U.S. Coast Guard Band. The program continues with “Be Still, My Soul,” a hymn setting of Jean Sibelius’ “Finlandia” melody. Another number with devout origins is “Blessed Are They,” the prelude of Brahms’ “German Requiem.” ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago ISHPEMING — At least a dozen residents have complained to the Ishpeming Township Board about vandalism in their community. Many complain that youth go about the township unsupervised, vandalizing homes, speeding in cars and playing loud music. Charles Rose, a 35-year township resident, has documented numerous case of vandalism at his home over the past year and a half. Rose lives near the township park, which has a basketball court, baseball field and tennis courts. The park has kids in it at all hours of the night, he said. Rose believes Ishpeming kids come to the ...

MSP promotes two troopers to serve Gladstone post, Manistique outpost

MANISTIQUE — The Michigan State Police has announced the promotion of two troopers who will serve the people of Delta and Schoolcraft counties in new roles. Sergeant Michael Perkins has been promoted from trooper to uniform sergeant at the Manistique outpost. Sgt. Perkins previously served ...

Double Trouble Entertainment announces “America’s Birthday Bash” in downtown Marquette

MARQUETTE — Double Trouble Entertainment & Embers Credit Union are proud to announce, “America’s Birthday Bash,” a free, community-focused downtown celebration taking place July 3 and 4 on the 100 block of West Washington Street in downtown Marquette. Created in celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the event is designed to bring the community together while creating a safe, welcoming and accessible downtown space for residents and visitors to enjoy local businesses, entertainment and festivities throughout the holiday weekend. The celebration will feature yard games, ...

Lakeview Arena parking lot traffic flow adapted for Kiwanis Chicken BBQ

MARQUETTE — Lakeview Arena will host the Kiwanis Chicken Barbeque from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. To accommodate the event, the back (north) parking lot will become a pick-up lane for orders with traffic flowing in a reverse direction. Barbeque traffic will enter from the west (Pine Street) entrance, line up through the back parking lot and pick up their chicken orders, then exit on the East side of the building, reversing the usual flow of traffic behind the building. Please use caution when entering both the YMCA and the back Lakeview Arena parking lot on Sunday.

State Waterways Funding backs boating access projects in Marquette, Mackinac counties

MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced more than $4 million in Waterways Grant-in-Aid Program funding to support recreational boating improvements across the state, including projects in Marquette and Mackinac counties. With required local matching funds, the approved projects represent a combined investment of more than $6.5 million for marina dredging, engineering work and other site improvements that strengthen public access to the water. The funding supports infrastructure in the U.P. tied directly to communities that rely on boating, waterfront ...