ISHPEMING — David and Janet Laitinen of Ishpeming celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 3. The 1966 ceremony was at Wesley United Methodist church in Ishpeming. The wedding party included groomsmen Gary Laitinen, Gary Anderson and George Laitinen Jr. and bridesmaids Florence ...
MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have fallen 12.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.99/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 14.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 87.5 cents per gallon ...
GLADSTONE — The Michigan Department of Transportation is working with Wisconsin Central Ltd. railroad to remove a spur crossing on US 2/US 41/M-35 in Gladstone, providing a smoother road surface with the tracks removed. Warning devices will no longer stop traffic, improving traffic flow. Work began Monday and includes removing the railroad crossing, pavement markings, track signals and all related railroad crossing warning devices. The crossing will be replaced with asphalt. Work is expected to be completed by Thursday, Oct. 1. The cantilevers and traffic signals will be removed ...
MARQUETTE – The Community Foundation of Marquette County will host its 2026 Annual Celebration tonight. The theme of this year’s event is, “Guided by Purpose.” This event is a celebration of the collective impact the agency has made in communities, offering a meaningful opportunity to ...
60 years ago MARQUETTE – Eight Marquette men were arrested this week after it was discovered that the Simmons Brothers warehouse had been burglarized and a large amount of beer and wine taken. All eight appeared in Marquette Township Court before Justice George J. Fezzey Wednesday. The arrests were made Tuesday morning by state police from the Marquette post and Donald Hermanson, Marquette Township marshal. 90 years ago HARVEY – A sewing machine school, to which all farm women in Marquette County have been invited, will be held in the Chocolay town hall at 10 a.m. Friday, ...
Book descriptions are adapted from publisher and library catalog materials. Here is a look at a few novels that I’ve been enjoying recently. All are included in the Peter White Public Library’s Adult Fiction collection. “Nevada” by Imogen Binnie (FIC BINNIE) – Maria Griffith ...
