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Negaunee VFW Memorial Day events set

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee VFW 3165, located at 208 Gold St. Negaunee, is inviting the public to its annual Memorial Day Parade, Memorial Services and open house on Monday, May 25. A parade will start promptly at 10 a.m. at the corner of Iron and Gold streets, continuing east to Pioneer Avenue and turning north to Main Street, traveling east to McKenzie Avenue then north to Case Street and traveling west down to the post office where the parade will end. Following the parade, all are invited to the Negaunee Cemetery where VFW Post 3165 and auxiliary will conduct its Memorial Service. A ...

Marquette Public Art Commission activities noted

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Public Art Commission has moved all remaining 2026 meetings to city commission chambers at Marquette City Hall, 300 W. Baraga Ave. Meetings will still be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. 2026 remaining meeting dates: • Special meeting: May 28 
 • June 10 
 • July 8 
 • Aug. 12 
 • Sept. 9 
 • Oct. 14 
 • Nov. 11 
 • Dec. 9 
A special meeting will also take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 28, to discuss current public art projects. There are two options for public participation for the ...

Marquette City Commission meeting on Tuesday

MARQUETTE — Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the upcoming regular meeting of the Marquette City Commission will be held on Tuesday, May 26. The meeting will take place in city commission chambers of Marquette City Hall and is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
 As a reminder, most city offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Legion post 44 Memorial Day activities on tap

MARQUETTE — The Richard M. Jopling American Legion post 44 will pay tribute to the women and men who gave their lives for this country. Two services will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. A 9:30 a.m. service will be held at Park Cemetery, followed by a 10:30 a.m. service at Holy Cross Cemetery in the city of Marquette. The Marine Corp League, Vietnam Veterans of America, VFW, DAV, Sons of Union Veterans of Civil War, Scouts, Elks Ritual Team, Post 44 Auxiliary along with Jill Weingarten (singer) and Scott Stobbelaar (taps) will be a part of these services. Light snacks and ...

Compost, rubbish site closure for Memorial Day weekend

MARQUETTE — The compost drop-off site located at 1415 Pioneer Road will be closed Saturday and the household rubbish site will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. The compost site will reopen from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 and the household rubbish site will reopen from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, or when capacity is met.

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago REPUBLIC — Beavers rule River Road in Republic Township, as a flood warning remained in effect today for north and west Marquette County. The Michigamme River covered County Road L.G. in seven places this morning that were passable only by truck. In some places, the road, also known as River Road, was 3 feet deep. Local residents estimate the river has risen more than 6 feet since Sunday. 60 years ago K.I. SAWYER — For six hours tomorrow, K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base will be the scene of flyovers, bus tours, static displays of aircraft and missiles, and drum ...