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Superiorland Yesterdays

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago K.I. SAWYER AIR FORCE BASE — The flying of a B-52H bomber marked the official disbanding ceremony of the remaining units at K.I. Sawyer Air Force on Thursday, signifying a return to civilian control. Col. Regner Rider reflects on the achievements of the base with hope for the ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago IRON MOUNTAIN – The Upper Peninsula Travel and Recreation Association is once again issuing “passports” to people interested in traveling to the Upper Peninsula. It’s the sixth year for the passports, which come in the form of a booklet that lists six areas of discovery, ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago MARQUETTE – The ice sheet at Northern Michigan University’s physical Education Instructional Facility may grow to Olympic proportions this fall an NMU official said today. The move would insure the continued presence of the medal winning short-track speed skating program at ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

MARQUETTE – Tim Lutey, used car manager for Choice/Advantage Auto Group in Marquette, donated a 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo to be raffled during the Marquette Senior High School All Night Party, sponsored by Project Graduation for the senior class and held next Thursday from 8:30 p.m. to 6 ...

A family’s loss

By JIM KOSKI Marquette Regional History Center As we head into the Memorial Day weekend, and with thoughts of the 80th anniversary of VE Day fresh in our minds, we should remember those families that lost multiple members during World War II. In Marquette County several families lost two ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago MARQUETTE – Rolande Graves, professor and department head of foreign languages at Northern Michigan University will present a lecture “Women in the Middle Ages” from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the auditorium at the Peter White Public Library. This is the first offering in an ...