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Hummingbirds favor Superiorland

MARQUETTE — Some backyard bird watchers in and around Superiorland report that the usual number of hummingbirds, a favorite to observe and photograph, were late arriving to the area. Renowned for their incredible agility, hummingbirds can hover in place and fly backwards, forward, sideways ...

MSHS 60th reunion observed

60 years ago
 ISHPEMING — A six man crew under the supervision of Ed Farley, public works superintendent, has begun a street rebuilding project on W. Empire St. Sidewalks which are to be replaced and large trees which were in the street right-of-way were removed prior to the start of ...

Today in History: August 12, Charlottesville car attack

Today in History: August 12, Charlottesville car attack By The Associated Press Today in history: On Aug. 12, 2017, a driver sped into a crowd of people peacefully protesting a white nationalist rally in the Virginia college town of Charlottesville, killing 32-year-old Heather Heyer and ...

Trial averted

HOUGHTON — The Houghton County Circuit Courtroom was filled with prospective jurors Monday, there for the trial Jeffry Glaster. However the proceedings ended before they had begun as the jury was dismissed. The 46-year old Houghton County man had pleaded not guilty to first-degree criminal sexual misconduct and home invasion for a 2024 incident. However, moments before jury selection was set to begin, Glaster accepted a plea agreement ending the court proceedings. Baraga County Circuit Judge Timothy Brennan who, presided over the court, thanked the more than 40 prospective jurors for ...

Mugsy's Corner marks grand opening, ribbon-cutting

MARQUETTE — The Lake Superior Community Partnership and Accelerate UP assisted Mugsy's Corner in celebrating its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Aug. 7. Mugsy's Corner is a family-owned food truck serving handcrafted sandwiches, pierogi, and signature sauces made ...

Left-handers the focus of Thursday’s U.P. Children’s Museum event

MARQUETTE — It’s time to give the lefties the focus for a night! The Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum will host its Second Thursday Creativity Series from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday with a theme of “International Left-handers Day.” The event will feature hands-on craft activities, ...