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ISHPEMING — No other citizen of Ishpeming had as much to do with the entertainment industry than Ed Butler. Long before the Butler theater was erected, he managed various theaters and opera houses. “Born in Rockland, Ontonagon county, August 28, 1865, he came to Ishpeming in 1869. The ...

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NEGAUNEE — Frank Matthews was well known as Negaunee’s historian having a small museum of mining artifacts in his yard on U.S. 41 in Negaunee Township. In all of his presentations, Frank wanted people to know that Negaunee was the home of the discovery of iron ore. He marched in many ...

West End Update – City of Negaunee

NEGAUNEE — Are you looking for a positive change in your life, something that’s designed to improve your health and well-being, something that instils confidence and discipline, something that helps you learn teamwork and all its benefits? Maybe Lake Effect Jiu-Jitsu is the place for ...

West End Update – City of Negaunee

NEGAUNEE — Our city has been moving forward for about 5 years now and I am proud to say we have reached an important goal. Negaunee recently received its Redevelopment Ready Community certification from the Michigan Economici Devolvement Corporation. What does RRC certification mean? ...

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NEGAUNEE — During the 1880s, Thomas Willaimson came to Negaunee and was engaged in business with William Neely, having purchased the Johnson Sawmill on Teal Lake. The family made their home in the Teal Lake Location, later moving to a home at 315 E. Main Street. Thomas Williamson was ...

West End Update – City of Negaunee

NEGAUNEE —Principles like gratitude, productivity, integrity, and kindness are what Unity Human Performance is built upon. Locals know the gym, located at 211 Iron St., in City Center, as Unity. It was once a private gym that has just recently opened to the public. Unity is unlike any ...