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NPL to stage forensics workshop

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Public Library is hosting the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum for a forensics workshop at 5 p.m. Monday, June 29. Use science to brush up on logical thinking and problem-solving skills as participants are immersed in the intriguing world of forensics. Participants will need to work together to solve a mock crime, with clues spread throughout the library. Children ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caring adult; older youth who are unaccompanied must be able to provide a caring adult’s phone number in case of emergency. This event is free. For more ...

Marquette County Road 456 now open

SKANDIA — Marquette County Road 456 has reopened to traffic as the failed culvert, located approximately one-quarter mile west of US 41, has been replaced.

Italian cooking made easy

MARQUETTE — From 11-1:30 p.m. Friday, July 10 at the Marquette Food Co-op, join the Northern Center for Lifelong Learning for Italian Cooking Made Fresh and Easy. Culinary instructor Amanda Latvala will guide participants through a multi-course Mediterranean menu, from savory chicken scaloppini and creamy risotto to a classic Italian almond cake. Participants will learn approachable techniques to bring these authentic flavors right into your own home. 

Registration is $5 for members and $10 for non-members, plus a $30 ingredients fee due at sign-up. Spaces are strictly limited ...

Adult summer reading program at PWPL

MARQUETTE — From July 1-Aug. 1 at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette, a summer reading program for adults will take place. Here's how it will work. First, read a book or two. Then pick up a bookmark at the library and fill out the author and title of the book read as well as a rating (up to 5). The last step is to turn in the bookmark by the last day of summer reading (Aug. 1) for a chance to win a prize from PWPL. Participants may enter up to 10 bookmarks. This year’s summer reading program for adults, Unearth Your Story, is sponsored by the Friends of Peter White Public ...

U.P. State Bank of Gladstone keeping railroad history on track

GLADSTONE — During the month of May and half of June of this year, the Upper Peninsula State Bank in Gladstone opened more than just its doors and it's tower, it opened its heart to the rich history that helped shape the city of Gladstone. As stewards of Gladstone’s Soo Line railroad legacy, the Soo Line Steam Engine #730 Authority was pleased by the support and hospitality shown by branch Manager Todd Salo and the entire U.P. State Bank team. Throughout the month, U.P. State Bank promoted the cause with genuine enthusiasm and professionalism. It hosted a thoughtful and engaging ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago ISHPEMING — The fireworks are back. After a two-year absence, the Ishpeming Independence Day Inc.’s Fourth of July celebration will be capped with a pyrotechnics display. For two years, IID had a joint fireworks display with the planners of the Negaunee Pioneer Days celebration; but due to many requests, skyrockets will again light Ishpeming’s skies this Fourth of July as part of the observance of America’s birthday. 60 years ago MARQUETTE — Although fewer high school students dropped out in the 1994-95 school year than the previous year statewide, most ...