30 years ago MUNISING — Alger Underwater Preserve officials are soliciting reservations to attend the June 1 sinking of the tugboat Steven Selvick in Munising Bay. The tugboat is being sunk as a dive attraction for the preserve, the first such event in state history. A tour boat from ...

30 years ago NEGAUNEE — A dessert and fashion show event is planned at the Negaunee Senior Center at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dessert will be served first followed by a style show featuring fashions from Pamida. A $3 donation is being requested. The Negaunee Senior Center is at 410 Jackson ...

30 years ago NEGAUNEE — Television weatherman Karl Bohnak will return to his old running grounds when he carries the Olympic torch next month in Milwaukee. “It’s exciting I ran back in my high school days in Milwaukee and to go back there and carry the Olympic torch is really neat,” ...

30 years ago MUNISING — Postmaster James Byrne will issue a special mail cancellation today to commemorate the city’s first 100 years. The 8:30 a.m. event at city hall is one of several events today kicking off the city’s year-long centennial celebration. A centennial birthday party is ...

30 years ago MARQUETTE — Volunteers are needed May 11 to count birds in Alger and Marquette counties as part of a migration bird census. Observers may count wherever they like, and for as long as they like, keeping track of all birds seen. Counters should contact county compilers to receive ...

30 years ago MARQUETTE — Citing a decline in passengers, American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will pull out of the Marquette County Airport in Negaunee Township Aug 1. But that blow, which includes the loss of a dozen baggage and terminal jobs, may be cushioned by an ...