MARQUETTE — During Monday’s Marquette City Commission meeting, city commissioners passed two resolutions relating to the Seven Grandfathers sculpture in Lower Harbor and the creation of a multi-use pathway along Wilson Street. They also responded to public comment on their recent vote of ...
MARQUETTE — The Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster occurred on Nov. 3, 1926. Fifty-one men lost their lives; forty-one of them are still buried at the site of the cave in. To commemorate the 100th anniversary, the Marquette Regional History Center will host Digitization Days, where community ...
QUESTION: When did the legend of Heikki Lunta originate? a. During the Viking Age b. 1323 c. 1917 d. 1970 ANSWER: D, Heikki Lunta was created by Dave Riutta in December 1970 while writing a song to boost spirits due to a lack of snow.
MARQUETTE — From 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 13, there will be a reception for local artist Bill Waters at Wintergreen Hill Gallery and Gifts. Waters’s birchbark wigwams and canoes will be on display throughout the month of March, not just during the reception. Wintergreen Hill Gallery and ...
ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming High School Class of 1956 will meet at noon Monday, Feb. 16, at the Ishpeming Senior Center for their monthly lunch. Attendees are asked to bring their own lunch. Spouses and friends are always welcome.
MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have fallen 8.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.78/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 4.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 28.9 cents per gallon lower ...