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Superiorland Yesterdays

60 years ago MUNISING — State police are investigating the theft of a commercial type telescope valued at $625 from the Alger County tourist park, located near Miner’s Castle. Police say that Arthur Dausey, Christmas, owner of the Christmas Amusement Co., reported the telescope was missing at 10 Thursday morning. The device was used by visitors for viewing Miner’s Castle and Lake Superior. Vandals broke the telescope loose from its stand, but did not take a coin box containing money or a timing device attached to the stand. 90 years ago ISHPEMING — A shelter house for the ...

Lake Superior Region Indivisible to hold early voting event

MARQUETTE — Lake Superior Region Indivisible will be holding early voting events across the Upper Peninsula this weekend, including one in Marquette and one in Munising. The event, titled “No Kings: Vote Early,” will be held from noon-2 in Marquette throughout downtown and from 2-3:30 ...

Work proceeds at Marquette Warming Center

Today in History: October 14, Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier

Today in History: October 14, Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Oct. 14, the 287th day of 2026. There are 78 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 14, 1947, U.S. Air Force Capt. Chuck Yeager flew a Bell X-1 rocket engine-powered ...

35 Years on course: Golfers mark Bay College Golf Outing milestone

ESCANABA – For 35 years, the Bay College “Swing for Scholarships” Golf Outing has brought together community members, businesses, alumni, and friends in support of student scholarships. Two familiar faces have been part of the tradition from the very beginning. Bill Marmalick and Dave ...

Vasa Lodge to hold patriotic song session

MARQUETTE — The Vasa Lodge of Marquette will feature an oral history of American patriotic songs at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Marquette by local musician and teacher Robert Buchkoe. It will include rare artifacts and editions, of the best known songs. Admission is ...