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Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago MARQUETTE — Shutting down a community institution is always difficult, but the owner of the Peninsula Roller Skating Rink in Marquette figures he just doesn’t have a choice. “The rink was originally profitable, but is now struggling to stay ahead,” Bill Helwig said. His rink has served roller skating enthusiasts for over 16 years, but there aren’t as many indoor skaters as there used to be. 60 years ago MARQUETTE — A record summer enrollment of 1890 students was reported today by Northern Michigan University. The enrollment which reflects substantial gains ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago GWINN– Some 300 Gwinn residents were evacuated from their homes Tuesday evening after a man told police he’d wired a bomb to explode in his downtown apartment. A state police bomb squad from Grayling entered the building at 111 North Pine Street at about 2:30 a.m. but did not find an explosive device. There was nothing other than a string in a doorway placed to make it look like a possible bomb. 60 years ago MARQUETTE – Several hundred youngsters took part in Thursday’s “Games Night” activities at Marquette’s six municipally operated playground areas. It ...

Book group to meet

MARQUETTE — From 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, in the Peter White Public Library's Conference Room, the Books & Banter Book Group welcomes readers interested in a variety of contemporary fiction. Book discussions, on the first Wednesday of the month, will be led by PWPL Reference Desk staff. The book selection for July will be "VERA, OF FAITH" by Gary Shteyngart. To learn about the group’s upcoming book selections, pick up the Books & Banter 2026 reading list and discussion guide at the reference desk. Call 906-226-4311 or visit www.pwpl.info with questions.

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago MARQUETTE — Although fewer high school students dropped out in the 1994-95 school year than the previous year statewide, most Superiorland schools reported dropout rates that were a fraction of the state average. Statewide, the dropout rate for the year fell to 5.2 percent from 6.6 percent the year before, according to Education Department analysis. The department attributes the decline — a 1.4 percent drop— in part to better record-keeping by school district. By comparison, the rate at those high schools was Marquette, 4 percent, Westwood, 1.5 percent, Ishpeming, ...

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 ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago MARQUETTE — For many lovers of the northwoods, spending a quit evening along the shores of a tree-lined lake in a snug little log cabin is only a dream. Later this summer, however, that dream will come true for “campers” who head to Harlow Lake in the Little Presque Isle state Recreation Area north of Marquette. Construction there on six rustic cabins is expected to be complete soon. They should be ready for occupancy about Aug 1, said Dennis Nizich, area forest manager for the state Department of Natural Resources Forest Management Division at the Ishpeming field ...