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Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference desk staff at Peter White Public Library. 30 years ago ISHPEMING —Ishpeming council No. 1541 of the Knights of Columbus hosted a spelling bee on October 16 for students from western Marquette County, with four named ...

Marquette County housing specialist chosen

By Journal Staff MARQUETTE — Marquette County officials have named a housing specialist, Antonio Adan, who is responsible for the development of housing initiatives for the county and the surrounding region. This position is made possible by the Marquette County Land Bank Authority, ...

Retailers offer bigger Black Friday discounts

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers hunting for big deals packed malls and stores on Black Friday as retailers stepped up discounts to entice customers who are sticking to stricter budgets this year and resisting impulse buying. Consumers are under pressure as their savings dwindle and their credit ...

Karl’s Korner

It’s already the last week of November and so far (If you’re not a big snow fan.), we’ve lucked out. There has not been much snow. Of course, that is not always the case at this time in November. In fact, 32 years ago, Upper Michigan was getting hammered by a U.P.-wide snowstorm. Low ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago CHAMPION — Eighth graders Shannon Arsenault and Amanda Hereford worked as office aides during some of their lunch hours at the Champion School. Middle ...