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Saturday in the Park offers five bands over two nights

IRON MOUNTAIN — The 14th-annual Saturday in the Park returns today and Saturday with a full and diverse lineup of music and activities in City Park. "We're excited this year," said Caroline Sullivan, one of the organizers of the event that raises money for City Park. "We have a great line up." Admission for the two-day event is $15 for adults and free for ages 12 and younger. Some of the funds helped purchase equipment for the dog park this year, Sullivan said, adding that one of the larger pieces of playground equipment will need to be replaced in the next few years. They also hope ...

Hancock to fix sewer lines

HANCOCK — The Hancock City Council met Wednesday and approved several financial commitments to the upcoming water and sewer project on the north side of town. More than $800,000 was pledged by the city to tear up and fix sewer lines on South Lincoln Drive, Elevation Street, Second Street and Prospect Street. City Manager Mary Babcock explained the logistics saying the project will include completely tearing up one street, replacing its pipes and re-paving it. "It's going to be a complete tear-up of Prospect Street, from Ash to Elevation [Street]," she said. "The water and sewer will ...

YooperFest to feature 14 bands

ESCANABA — A music festival known as Yooperfest is coming to the Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds this weekend. A full docket of popular area musicians are scheduled to perform Friday and Saturday. In order of appearance, Dust Bunnies, Doozy, Pickstop, Peltier Brothers, Bad Timing and Stonewall will appear today, split between two stages. Saturday’s shows include Black Ice Diamonds, The Grand Design Band, Heat Map, Sore on Sunday, Drednot, Sit Down Francis, Borrowed Time and Sky Pilots. Camping sites at the fairground all offer include water and electric hookups. Access begins ...

Seeking information

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — The Houghton County Jail Committee's open meeting Industry Day, at the Franklin Township Hall Wednesday, generated information for the committee to consider in its search for ROMs (Rough Order of Magnitude) cost estimates for building a new jail. The Houghton County Board of Commissioners, through the Jail Committee, is seeking ROM estimates from construction experts for a new, safer, and more effective jail and sheriff's office to be built on the County’s Sharon Avenue property. The ROM estimates, which are due by July 29, will influence a potential millage ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago MARQUETTE – Two Amendments attached to “renaissance zone” legislation signed into law Wednesday may increase the chances for tax-relief zone in the Upper Peninsula. The legislation signed by Gov. John Engler calls for a maximum of six urban and four rural zones for up to 15 years. The zones eliminate most state and local taxes, except the state sales tax and local bonds. 90 YEARS AGO MARQUETTE – Marquette county crops, as a whole, although not a total loss, will bring the smallest return in many years as a result of the prolonged drought and accompanying intense ...

Between the Columns

Here are some recommendations from the Youth Services Staff at Peter White Public Library. Ms. Holli’s Read: 
The Underdogs of Upson Downs by Craig Silvey (JFIC SIL). A sweet and funny story about a girl and her dog. Annie Shearer lives in the country town of Upson Downs with her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt. The Shearer's family farm is having a hard time; they need to pay the overdraft on the overdraft! Annie and Runt enter a prestigious dog show to win enough money to save the farm... BUT Runt will only obey Annie's commands if nobody else is watching. The ...