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Women’s clubhouse to host piano recital

MARQUETTE — An all-Grieg four-hand piano recital will be presented at the Federated Women's clubhouse, Marquette, at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 28. Anne Linja of Calumet and Kathleen Alatalo-Arten of Laurium, visitors from the not-too-far north, will play a set of Grieg's "Norwegian Dances" and ...

Falling ice closures are again possible at Mackinac Bridge

ST. IGNACE — Falling ice closures are always possible at Mackinac Bridge, bridge officials advise. Here are some fast facts: • When ice falls from the bridge’s towers and cables, the Mackinac Bridge Authority closes the bridge to traffic for safety.   • Ice chunks, sheets and ...

CLARIFICATION – Correct photographer cited

MARQUETTE — The photo of Grand Portal Point that was featured in a Mining Journal article on March 13 about vandalism at Pictured Rocks was, in fact, taken by Tim Trombley of Great Lakes Photography. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/grand-portal-point-sunset-tim-trombley.html

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago MARQUETTE – Marquette will get a “dream” playground this spring when some 600 volunteers embark on a four-day construction festival. The Build-A-Dream play structure, pegged for Ellwood Mattson Lower Harbor Park, has been described as the “crown jewel of playgrounds,” ...

Wattsson & Wattsson Jewelers marking 40th anniversary

MARQUETTE — Wattsson & Wattsson Jewelers is inviting the community to celebrate with prizes, snacks, and specials at its 40th Anniversary Open House, taking place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 21. Located in the heart of Downtown Marquette, the store is known for custom-made ...