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Katherine Walker presentation at PWPL: From Saint to Santa: The Curious History of Claus
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MARQUETTE — From 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Peter White Public Library via Zoom will present the evolution of Santa Claus from a fourth-century bishop known for his charity, to the jolly, red-suited icon of global consumer culture today, exploring how folklore, literature, advertising, and ...
Damage but no injuries in Escanaba house fire
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ESCANABA — No injuries were reported in a house fire early Wednesday that caused heavy damage at 911 First Ave. S. Dispatched at about 3:55 a.m., Escanaba Department of Public Safety found fire had engulfed the back of the house, according to a news release from Escanaba Public Safety. The ...
Food truck coming to Ishpeming
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ISHPEMING — The Feeding America Food Truck is coming to Ishpeming on Thursday, Dec. 4 at the North Iron Church. The forecast is not calling for heavy snow. How ever if the weather does becomes a factor, plans may have to change. The drive-through may start either at 8:30 or 9 a.m. and will ...
From commercial truck driving to business degrees, Michigan offers prisoners an education
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LANSING – Education opportunities have expanded in Michigan’s 26 prisons. “Michigan leads the nation in the number of postsecondary education programs that we offer in prison,” said Heidi Washington, the director of the Department of Corrections. In addition to helping prisoners ...
‘Folksy’ program coming up at PWPL
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MARQUETTE — Folksy words and music are coming once again to the Peter White Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10 for the North Words and Music Christmas Sounds show. The special guest star will be one man musical extravaganza, Whiskey Ryan, and all of the regulars including the old story ...



