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Negaunee City Band to play Pioneer Week concert

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee City Band concert will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, for this week only in order to avoid conflict with other scheduled events. Concerts are held at the Outdoor Performing Arts Center at the east end of Iron Street. A special feature of the concert is a trumpet solo, “Gabriel’s Oboe,” by Randy Veale, retired high school band director. Director Lucas Wickstrom has chosen to open the concert with “Third Suite,” a number with three movements, opening with a march, followed by a waltz, and finishing with a rondo. “Emblem of Unity,” the ...

Lake Superior Day at the Marquette Maritime Museum

MARQUETTE — From 1 to 4 p.m. on July 19, the Marquette Maritime Museum and Lighthouse will be hosting an event in celebration of Lake Superior Day. The event is free and family-friendly and provides an opportunity to learn about the history, conservation, ecology and regional importance of ...

Whitmer makes appointments to boards and commissions 

MARQUETTE — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced appointments state boards and commissions recently. Several Upper Peninsula residents were among those named.  • Michigan Truck Safety Commission  Pete Torola, of Chassell, is a research engineer at Michigan Tech University. Torola holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from Michigan Technological University.  Peter Torola is appointed to represent four-year colleges and universities for a term commencing June 23 and expiring Aug. 4, 2027. Torola succeeds Dr. Colin Brooks, who has resigned. The Michigan ...

Ishpeming Fourth of July activities cited

ISHPEMING — The city of Ishpeming invites residents and visitors to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary on Saturday with a full day of patriotic festivities, family-friendly activities and community traditions, a press release stated. The celebration begins at 8:15 a.m. with the Firecracker 5K Fun Run and 1K Walk at Ishpeming High School and continues throughout the day with the Daryl Champion Kid's Bike Parade, the 47th Annual Ishpeming Independence Day Parade and the Fourth of July Picnic at Al Quaal Recreation Area. The day concludes with a spectacular fireworks display at ...

Distressed swimmers rescued in Bay Mills

BAY MILLS — The Bay Mills Police Department released a statement that detailed a rescue that occurred on Saturday. “We had an emergency where several swimmers, including kids and an adult, who were in distress in Lake Superior (St. Mary's River system),” read the statement. “Officers Weist, Goetz and Curtis arrived on scene and immediately jumped in and swam to assist them. Thankfully everyone was OK when it was over. Thank you to Officer's Weist, Goetz, and Curtis for your actions and your service to our community.” “We would also like to thank everyone else involved in ...

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