NEGAUNEE — The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad company running between Escanaba and Negaunee iron mines, built a saw mill near their line by the east end of Forsyth Lake (Little Lake) in 1868. The railroad people operated this mill for a short time and then sold it to the firm of Harlman, ...

NEGAUNEE — Bridget Johnson, also known by many as Coach Bridget, may be a little dizzy, but not from somersaults. It’s most likely attributed to her success these days, which might feel like a whirlwind. She’s got athletes and novices alike doing flips over the opening of her new ...

ISHPEMING — “The local lodge of Elks are determined to have an opera house. Some months ago the matter was discussed, but was dropped, the necessary raw material not being then in sight for the improvement.” “That Ishpeming needs such a public place is well known. All agree on this ...

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 ...