By VIRGINIA PAULSON Negaunee Historical Society NEGAUNEE — Alexander Maitland was born at Kilmarnock, Scotland, on June 20, 1844 to James and Barbara (Kerr) Maitland. His father was engaged in the wholesale boot and shoe business until 1856, when he moved his family to America. ...

By PHIL TARVAINEN and BEN ORDIWAY Guest Contributors And when I am forgotten, as I shall be And sleep in dull, cold marble, where no mention Of me more must be heard of, say, “I taught thee.” Cardinal Wolsey–Henry VIII Act 3, Scene 2 They say the Army gets smaller the longer ...

By CHRISTIE MASTRIC and DREYMA BERONJA Journal Staff Writers MARQUETTE — Many employers are finding it hard to attract help, but when you can’t find enough people to help care for your adult son who has autism, it’s a little more dire than not having somebody wait on your table ...

Most people in our area have heard of the Marji Ge sik Mountain Bike Race. While some of us are interest in biking, others may not, this race shuts down the main street of Ishpeming in late September. To our businesses, it may seem like a hardship. Their Customers will have to find ...

EDITORS NOTE Goodbye and thank you are two phrases that can be hard to say. But for one group of Father Marquette Catholic Academy parents and students, it is critical to thank two men who were inspirational in the lives of many FMCA students and athletes. Below is their statement: We ...