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Summer reading at library has great run

NEGAUNEE — The summer reading programs at the Negaunee Public Library end Saturday, Aug. 1. Library director Jessica Holman said this year has once again been record-breaking. "We had 262 youth, ages 0-17, register for the summer reading program," Holman said. "Hopefully, most will turn in their reading logs to claim their guaranteed prizes, and have a chance to win bigger prizes." Adults have also been submitting book reviews and new this year, library event reviews, for opportunities to win prize packages. Many prizes were donated by local businesses, including Bromley's Books, ...

Today in History: July 27, Korean War hostilities end

Today in History: July 27, Korean War hostilities end By The Associated Press Today in History Today is Monday, July 27, the 208th day of 2026. There are 157 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed at Panmunjom, ending three ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

30 years ago MARQUETTE – Around 200 guests of the Marquette Holiday Inn were evacuated early this morning when a small but smoky fire broke out in a commercial dryer, officials said. Towels that ignited caused the hotel’s first 2 floors to fill with smoke at about 2:15 a.m., said Lt. Dan Everson of the Marquette Fire Department. 90 years ago MARQUETTE - Marquette’s new steam plant will be able to burn natural gas as well as coal and oil because of a change order authorized by the Marquette Board of power and Light. The change order will add $46,153 to the contract awarded to ...

Art on the Rocks, Outback, draws thousands to lakeshore

Whitmer pushes pension plan to relieve prison staff shortage, despite her veto

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com. LANSING — Lawmakers in 2024 passed legislation allowing corrections officers to join the Michigan State Police pension plan, but the ...

LWV announces “Unite & Rise for Voting Rights” Day of Action

MARQUETTE — On Saturday, Aug. 8, the League of Women Voters, together with hundreds of state and local Leagues and partners, will lead a nationwide “Unite & Rise for Voting Rights” Day of Action to mobilize voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Communities across the country will rally, organize, and take visible public action with one urgent message: in America, voters — not politicians — should decide the future of our democracy.   The Day of Action is a major milestone in the League's Unite and Rise 8.5 initiative, a nationwide effort to engage and mobilize 8.5 ...