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Writers on Writing session coming up

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MARQUETTE — From 6–8 p.m. Monday, May 18, at the Peter White Public Library Shiras Room, adults, seniors and teens are welcomed to join Writers on Writing, a new programming series where seasoned published authors of various genres lead participants through writing exercises and workshops ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

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30 years ago MUNISING — Alger Underwater Preserve officials are soliciting reservations to attend the June 1 sinking of the tugboat Steven Selvick in Munising Bay. The tugboat is being sunk as a dive attraction for the preserve, the first such event in state history. A tour boat from ...

Today in History: May 12, tens of thousands die in Sichuan earthquake

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Today in History: May 12, tens of thousands die in Sichuan earthquake By The Associated Press Today is Tuesday, May 12, the 132nd day of 2026. There are 233 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 12, 2008, a devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake in China’s Sichuan province left ...

Jenna Smith running for county board

Front Page News

MARQUETTE — On Monday, former Marquette mayor Jenna Smith announced that she would be running for the District 3 seat of the Marquette County Board of Commissioners as a Democrat.  “With seven years of experience as a Marquette City commissioner, including three years as mayor, and deep ...