EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette.

30 years ago

Ontonagon — A Flint man is in jail in Ontonagon County today on charges that he shot a protected moose last month in Ontonagon County. The man, 36, was arrested Wednesday at his home following a 13 day investigation by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. He was jailed Thursday in lieu of a $7,500 bond. If convicted, he faces a maximum year in jail, $5,000 fine, $1,500 restitution to the state and loss of hunting privileges for three years. Conservation officer Jim Ekdahl of Baraga declined to comment on the case this morning because hasn’t been formally arraigned. The moose shot last month was not wearing a tracking collar and was too young to be a transplant, so was probably born in the U.P. Investigation by DNR conservation officer Frank Pairolero of Bergland led to a search warrant for the man’s Flint home and evident that resulted in his arrest, according to a statement by the DNR.

60 years ago

Negaunee — Although authorized by a resolution approved in November, which received approval of necessary state agencies, the Negaunee School District may not have borrowed to complete the current calendar year, according to Business Manager T. George Williamson. Williamson in his monthly financial report advised school board members at their December meeting that the school district has sufficient funds on had to meet the January payroll. Williamson disclosed that the district currently has unpaid bills amounting to approximately $66,000, the majority of which result from orders on which a December billing was requested. Approval has been received from state agencies for the district to borrow up $75,000, if necessary.