During World War I, both the Iron Ore and The Mining Journal would publish letters written by those serving in the war. Many of those letters were written to parents or friends and then shared with the public. The letters had to pass through censors, so exact locations of soldiers often ...

NEGAUNEE — In the early part of the century, the United States offered the opportunity for prosperity for many thousands of European immigrants, but it didn't promise prosperity. The immigrants came here seeking a new life, a life in which success was possible for those willing to work hard ...

ISHPEMING — In 1970, a committee of almost 100 began to plan a huge 75th birthday party for Sam Cohodas to honor him and celebrate his birthday. But for Sam, it was a bittersweet event as two people who were very dear to him were not there to celebrate with him. The first was his beloved ...

NEGAUNE — Thanks to Dave Dompierre and Miles Parkkonen for the information on the carriage house. The building behind the Negaunee Museum known as the Carriage House was built about 1900. During its early existence it served to house the horses and vehicles that were used to transport ...

(AP) Derrek Cocchiarella died slowly, lying in his mother’s bed on a warm afternoon in late June, in a house full of family. He was napping, they thought, sound asleep. Over the course of four hours, they checked on him often. They didn’t recognize his breath gurgling. They didn’t see ...

NEGAUNEE — As the old saying goes, I have bad news and good news. First, the bad news. Our short summer is coming to an end, or by the time you read this, it may completely be gone. However, as I mentioned, there is good news. Fall Fest 2025 is coming to Downtown Negaunee from noon-5 p.m. ...