MARQUETTE — Registration is open for a free Michigan State University Extension online course on Chronic Pain Personal Action Towards Health that starts Thursday, organizers announced. Developed by Stanford University, Chronic Pain PATH provides information and techniques to cope with the ...
Brayden Hebert-Hytinen, a second-grader at Republic-Michigamme School, poses for a picture with Santa. Over the holiday season, Santa surprised students at Republic-Michigamme School, sponsored by Republic Community Services. (Photo courtesy of Republic-Michigamme School)
MARQUETTE — More than 30 youth from Marquette to Houghton have been attending virtual rehearsals since early November for Superior Arts Youth Theater’s Animation Series. The series includes three 10-minute plays with six separate casts: “More Than a Match” by Aaron Shepard, ...
“I pray this winter be gentle and kind — a season of rest from the wheel of the mind.” — John Geddes It has been uncommonly warm in northern Michigan this winter. Always strange when the biggest snows come in October! A snowstorm, or even a big snow shower, will jolt life back into ...
MUNISING — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has a new trail for snowshoe users. The trail has been a year in the making, and travels through a variety of habitats of beech, maple and conifer forests. The trail offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the quiet and solitude of the ...
MARQUETTE — For those who want to get outdoors and enjoy a little history on the way, “A Walk on the Snow and Back in Time” will be offered at 6 p.m. Wednesday by the Marquette Regional History Center. The public is invited to join in a snowshoe hike with Dr. Jacquie Medina, professor ...
“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” — Edith Lovejoy Pierce And so, the New Year has started! After the first week it would seem the world is still coping with ...
Reader Jerry Sisco submitted this image of the moon lighting up the waters of Marquette’s lower harbor. Did you take a great picture of a freighter arriving in the harbor? Did you capture a beautiful photo of freshly fallen snow? Or did you happen to snap a captivating image of wildlife? ...
Lauren LaBrecque, 7, of Marquette is shown with her donation to The Mining Journal’s Cheer Club on Dec. 17. The Cheer Club, which kicked off Nov. 27, collected unwrapped toys and gifts to be donated to local children and families in need during the holiday season. (Journal photo by Ryan Spitza)
Harlow and Rowan Harrison are shown with donations they dropped off to The Mining Journal’s Cheer Club on Tuesday. The Cheer Club, which kicked off Nov. 27, collects unwrapped toys and gifts to be donated to local children and families in need during the holiday season. (Journal photo by Lisa ...
Rick Schwemin, president, left, and Bob Erspamer, treasurer, of Northern Michigan University’s AFSCME union are shown with their donation to The Mining Journal’s Cheer Club on Tuesday. The Cheer Club, which kicked off Nov. 27, collected unwrapped toys and gifts to be donated to local ...
Recent contributors to The Mining Journal Cheer Club include: Jane Mogavero, Marquette Gloria Clocklin, Marquette AFSCME Local 1852 Mr. and Mrs. Bates, Marquette Raynor and Fern Johnson, Champion Long Oak Ponies, Champion The McCarthy Family, AuTrain The Poggi Family, ...
Katie O’Brien, Ellen Weingarten and Cara Lee Nuss of Marquette Breakfast Rotary are shown with their donation to The Mining Journal’s Cheer Club on Dec. 14. The Cheer Club, which kicked off Nov. 27, collected unwrapped toys and gifts to be donated to local children and families in need ...
Idalalia Berry, left, Christopher Erspamer, center, and Jillian Erspamer of Marquette are shown with their donation to The Mining Journal’s Cheer Club on Dec. 14. The Cheer Club, which kicked off Nov. 27, collected unwrapped toys and gifts to be donated to local children and families in need ...
Everett Lake, 3, and his sister Abagail Lake, 7, both of Ishpeming, drop off toys on Dec. 14 for The Cheer Club, which kicked off Nov. 27. (Journal photo by Christie Mastric)
Joseph Gehart of Marquette, drops off toys on Dec. 14 for The Cheer Club, which kicked off Nov. 27. (Journal photo by Christie Mastric)
Neil Traye, representing American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1852 presents Mining Journal Publisher Ann Troutman with a check for $825. AFSCME Local 1852 represents employees of the City of Marquette (DPW, City Hall and supervisors) as well as from Marquette ...
Aela and Aili Hoffstrom hold gifts they dropped off to the Cheer Club on Dec. 17. (Journal photo by Lisa Bowers)
Recent contributors to The Mining Journal Cheer Club include: Paul Salfai, Marquette Aili, Ella and Adia Ramlow, Marquette Susan Micklow, Marquette Joseph and Carol Guffney, Marquette Pam and Bob Vietzke, Harvey Sam and Jax Reissner, Marquette Joseph Gehart, Marquette Mrs. ...