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Schmeltzer to direct Negaunee City Band concert

NEGAUNEE — Jacob Schmeltzer, Negaunee Public Schools band director, will guest conduct this week’s Negaunee City Band concert, to be held at 7:30 tonight, at the Outdoor Performing Arts Center at the east end of Iron Street. Schmeltzer has chosen to open and close the concert with marches: Sousa’s “New York Hippodrome March” celebrates a famous old theater, while “Amparito Roca,” a Spanish march, is one of the most well-loved and played marches by concert bands. Gershwin’s “Strike Up the Band” is a perfect way to open any concert. It will be followed by “A Leroy ...

Former Baraga corrections officer arraigned for alleged role in assault of a fellow officer

BARAGA — A former Michigan Department of Corrections corrections officer has been arraigned on a felony charge after allegedly opening a prison cell door, resulting in the assault of another MDOC corrections officer. On March 28, Shelby Pennock, 44, was working in a cell block at the Baraga Correctional Facility alongside another MDOC corrections officer. While the other officer was performing a separate task, it was alleged that Pennock intentionally opened an inmate's cell door knowing that her actions would result in a physical assault on another corrections officer. After the ...

Forest Service works to improve forest health and recreation for the Silver Branch Vegetation Management Project

WATERSMEET — The launch of a 30‑year commitment under the Ottawa National Forest’s Silver Branch Vegetation Management Project has taken place, aimed at protecting clean water, supporting wildlife habitat, and strengthening recreation opportunities for everyone who depends on this ...

U.P. Moments in History

Today in History: July 22, First solo around-the-world flight

Today in History: July 22, First solo around-the-world flight By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, July 22, the 203rd day of 2026. There are 162 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 22, 1933, aviator Wiley Post landed at Floyd Bennett Field in New York City, completing the first solo flight around the world in 7 days, 18 hours and 49 minutes. Also on this date: In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln presented to his Cabinet a preliminary draft of the Emancipation Proclamation. In 1934, bank robber John Dillinger was shot to death by federal agents outside ...

Responsible recreation in Marquette County

MARQUETTE COUNTY — Tourist season is in full swing in Marquette and while tourists provide benefits to many area businesses, irresponsible recreation can have negative consequences on Marquette County’s natural environment. “Littering is a constant concern during peak tourism ...