60 years ago ISHPEMING — A six man crew under the supervision of Ed Farley, public works superintendent, has begun a street rebuilding project on W. Empire St. Sidewalks which are to be replaced and large trees which were in the street right-of-way were removed prior to the start of ...
PELKIE — The year 1941 was surely a memorable one. It was when the US entered World War II and also when many things that are still around today — M&MS, Cheerios and styrofoam — were first introduced. The year 1941 was also the first year of the Baraga County fair. The theme of this ...
To drive safely, it is important for all of us to follow the following recommendations that are from the USA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. • Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time – Wearing your seat belt can save your life and reduce the risk of injuries if you’re in a ...
MARQUETTE — The Marquette Choral Society will begin rehearsals for its December concert of Holiday Favorites on Aug. 24, in the Northern Michigan University Thomas Fine Arts Building. The repertoire will include a variety of music from composers like Stephen Paulus, Felix Mendelssohn, Steve Heitzig, Healey William and John Tavener. No audition is required to join MCS. New and returning members may register at one of the first two rehearsals, Aug. 24 or Aug. 31. Participants should arrive early as registration will begin at 6 p.m. A $70 registration fee helps cover the cost of music ...
MUNISING – Michigan State University College of Human Medicine has announced a major gift to the MSU Institute for Quantitative Health Science & Engineering in memory of David Bahrman, a lifelong Upper Peninsula farmer. Through a $100,000 gift and a commitment of half her estate, ...
