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MDOT, MDNR study on wildlife crossings a waste

We sincerely believe that Jack L. Schneider has a point. Who is Jack L. Schneider and what point does he have? The who is easy. He’s a Mining Journal reader. His point is a bit more complicated but still easy to understand. In Tuesday’s Mining Journal, Schneider, who resides in the Marquette area, opined in a letter to the editor that $584,000 the Michigan Department of the Transportation and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is planning to spend on a statewide Wildlife Crossing Study is a waste of time and money. Yes! “Apparently, the focus will be on vehicle ...

January is Muslim American Heritage Month in Michigan

Hat’s off to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for recognizing January as Muslim American Heritage Month, honoring and celebrating the significant roles of Muslim Americans in Michigan and beyond. “During Muslim American Heritage Month, we recognize and celebrate the profound impact Muslim Americans have had on Michigan’s culture, economy, and communities,” Whitmer said in a written statement. “Let’s honor their achievements, reflect on their history, and recommit to building a Michigan where everyone can thrive.” Noted Ahmad Alkaabi, a member of the Michigan Immigrant and Refugee ...

State Legislature can show what governing looks like

Michigan’s Legislature now has divided control for the first time since 2010. For years, Republicans controlled the state Senate and the state House. Then, in the 2022 elections, Democrats won control of both chambers for the 2023-24 legislative session, which just ended. Republicans won control of the state House in last year’s elections and will lead that chamber through 2026. But Democrats maintain control of the state Senate and the Governor’s Office. After watching Washington dysfunction for years, especially with a divided Congress, one could not be blamed for looking ...

Caregiver tools available in online workshop

Winter is in full swing here in the Upper Peninsula and with it, the familiar sights and sounds of snowmobiles. Snowmobiling is big business in the Upper Peninsula. Beyond the locals who participate in the winter activity, tourists from all around the country head to the U.P. with their sleds to enjoy all that we have to offer. Restaurants, hotels, bars and many other local businesses benefit from the tourism brought about by our pristine trails. While snowmobiling can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors during the winter, the recent death of a Wisconsin man in Ontonogan County ...

Ski jump tournament truly a spectacle to behold

It’s January again, which means it’s time to look to the sky. The Ishpeming Ski Club will be hosting its 138th annual Ski Jumping Tournament, which will be held at the U.P. Nordic Ski Complex. The tournament events will begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. on Jan. 18 with the junior tournament being held on Jan. 19. Gates open at 4 p.m. each day. Aside from being a tailgating event, there will also be a fireworks display held on Saturday night. The tournament weekend will also feature bonfires, food trucks, fireworks and a great view of the tournament action. “We put on a ...

Mary Jayne Hallifax was one of a kind

We would like to take this opportunity to call to readers’ attention the death and life of Mary Jayne Hallifax, age 96, of Munising, who passed Saturday. Mary Jayne, as she liked to be called, was one of a kind, something of a community chronicler who photographed and reported on all things Munising for many years. Her photography and writing graced the pages of the Munising weekly before finishing her career here at The Mining Journal. She spent her entire life in her hometown of Munising, attending Sacred Heart Grade School before graduating from William G. Mather High School ...