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Western Reserve loss to be detailed

MARQUETTE — Dan Fountain presents "The Loss of the Western Reserve" for the March Maritime History on Tap at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the Ore Dock Brewing Company. In the fall of 1892, shipping magnate Peter Minch invited his family on a pleasure cruise up the Great Lakes aboard his ...

Mackinac Bridge Authority mourns passing of former chairman

ST. IGNACE - Reflecting on his many years of service and stewardship of the Mighty Mac, the Mackinac Bridge Authority is mourning the Feb. 16 death of longtime former Chairman William H. Gnodtke. “Bill’s love and devotion for the Mackinac Bridge was second to none, and I had the privilege ...

Concert set at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

MARQUETTE – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Marquette will host a benefit concert featuring local artists and choral groups at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the church located at 201 E. Ridge St. The concert is a celebration of community and the power of music to bring people together. ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago MARQUETTE – Marquette County’s job market has not been able to absorb all of the former civilian workers from Sawyer Air Force Base, forcing many to change careers, seek retraining, or move from the area, a Mining Journal study found. Only 28% (62) of the 223 civilian workers ...

Everyday Wines celebrate 15-year anniversary, grand opening new Cheese Cave

MARQUETTE — The Lake Superior Community Partnership assisted Everyday Wines in Marquette in celebrating the official ribbon-cutting of its newly expanded Cheese Cave, located at 129 W. Baraga Ave., in downtown Marquette, on Feb. 4. The ribbon-cutting marks a milestone for Everyday Wines ...

Marquette County celebrates upcoming seasons, events

MARQUETTE – As late winter gives way to longer days and warmer weather, Marquette County invites visitors to experience one of the most dynamic times of year in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Set along 83 miles of Lake Superior shoreline and spanning 1,872 square miles of forests, trails and ...