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Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago MARQUETTE — The Marquette County Historical Society will dedicate a new historical marker honoring Lewis Henry Morgan in ceremonies Oct. 8. Morgan was a lawyer, anthropologist, biologist and industrialist who came to Marquette Range in 1855, according to Joseph Bertucci, the society’s executive director. The public dedication will take place at 4 p.m. Oct. 8 near Morgan Creek, west of Morgan Heights. Morgan first came here to assist the Ely ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago The Senate has given the go-ahead for a national park honoring the copper mining industry in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. House approval is expected shortly, Rep. Bob Davis said Friday. “Hallelujah and praise the Lord,” said Rev. R.V Langseth, pastor of Faith Lutheran in Calumet and chairman of a committee of local activists who have pushed six years to establish the park. The bill cleared the Senate on a voice vote late Thursday night in ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago NEWBERRY — A Wayne County circuit judge has put a roadblock in front of the Department of Mental Health’s plans to close state institutions. But the ruling comes too late for the Newberry Regional Mental Health facility, which closed its doors Wednesday. Judge Richard Hathaway ruled last week in Wayne County Circuit Court that the Michigan Constitution requires the state to foster and support state institutions for the mentally ill. But Patricia ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago SAULT STE. MARIE — Regents of Lake Superior State University have given new President Robert Arbuckle broad powers to shape his administration. The powers include hiring or firing key administrative personnel and restructuring his cabinet. The regents approved the policy last week, although board member Tom Weiss said he felt “nervous” about suspending the bylaws that require the president to obtain board approval of major personnel changes. 60 ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference desk staff at Peter White Public Library. 30 years ago September 28, 1992 RAPID RIVER – The Delta County Townships Association won’t vote on a proposed countywide 911 dispatch until individual township boards act on it. The association met late last week in Rapid River and heard a presentation by County Commissioner Tom Elegeert, who said the cities of Gladstone and Escanaba have approved the concept. Some members of the association asked Elegeert for a more formal written explanation of costs and present to ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference staff at the Peter White Public Library in Marquette. 30 years ago MARQUETTE — Highlights for alumni at Northern Michigan University’s Homecoming this week include reunions, an awards ceremony and a Sports Hall of Fame induction. Alumni activities begin with a noon Friday registration and a luncheon for the golden anniversary classes of 1941, ’42 and ’43 in the Brule Room of the Bottum University Center. The classes of 1966, ’67 and ’68 will celebrate their silver anniversary. Registration is 4 p.m. at ...