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Superiorland Yesterdays

60 years ago MARQUETTE — Forty-five young men have been called for pre-induction physical examinations, the Marquette County Draft Board reports. Mrs. Frances Drake, Marquette, clerk in charge of the board’s office, Post Office Building, said the group will comprise the second portion of the 198th pre-induction call under the 1948 Draft Act as amended. The young men have been ordered to report to the Federal Building here by 11 a.m., Monday, and will go by chartered bus to Milwaukee by 11:30 a.m. 90 years ago ISHPEMING — The first week of the bird season has borne out ...

Hiawatha National Forest seeks public help with reforestation effort

GLADSTONE — The U.S. Forest Service is looking for a few, well, a lot more than a few, good pinecones, to support an effort that could help shape the region’s forests for decades to come — one pinecone at a time. Beginning today, the agency will accept jack and red pinecones as part of ...

American Legion Post 44 to host fish fry

MARQUETTE — American Legion Post 44 will host a fish fry Friday, Oct. 9, offering a selection of seafood and other meals to the public. The event will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 44, which is located at 700 W. Bluff St., in Marquette. The menu will include whitefish, cod, shrimp and chicken strips. Diners can choose between a baked potato or french fries and all meals will include coleslaw. Takeout orders can be called in beginning at 3:30 p.m. at 906-225-0781, with pickup times beginning at 4:30 p.m. The fish fry is open to the public and community ...

Cause of fatal Negaunee Township fire under investigation

NEGAUNEE TOWNSHIP — A Negaunee Township house fire Monday night left one man dead and another with severe burns. Michigan State Police troopers from the Negaunee post and firefighters from several agencies responded to the single-story residence where a 67-year-old man was found deceased ...

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First Bank Upper Michigan marks grand opening of new Marquette branch

MARQUETTE – The Lake Superior Community Partnership assisted First Bank Upper Michigan with a ribbon-cutting celebration on Sept. 25, marking the grand opening of the bank’s new Marquette branch at 2065 U.S. 41 West. The grand opening celebration welcomed customers, community members and ...