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New era at NMU: Alumnus, former ass’t coach Shyiak to head NMU hockey

By STEVE BROWNLEE Journal Sports Editor MARQUETTE — Not many sports programs can boast having just four head coaches in a nearly half-century of their history. Northern Michigan University hockey is one of them. The university announced Wednesday and will introduce Friday just its ...

To Your Good Health

Dear Annie: I left an extremely abusive marriage almost 30 years ago. The physical, verbal and mental abuse was so bad that I had to escape from the house one day when my husband was not home. I had a son with him that I had to leave behind. My son was 5 years old at the time. He would not have ...

DNR: Survey shows stable wolf population

MARQUETTE — The latest Michigan Department of Natural Resources survey estimates 762 wolves in the Upper Peninsula, showing a consistent population for the past 14 years. This winter’s wolf population survey estimate from the DNR found a minimum of 762 wolves in the U.P. This year’s ...

Balloon wind spinners new DDA art project

IRON MOUNTAIN — Too small for passengers but big on visual impact. The Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority will install about 100 colorful hot air balloons wind twisters as part of its ongoing “Art on the Lights” project. The new vibrant display will be hung this week amongst ...

Systems Control plans addition at IM facility

IRON MOUNTAIN — Systems Control plans to invest $7.6 million to expand its Iron Mountain facility, creating at least 25 new jobs within two years. In conjunction with the expansion, the company is seeking a property tax abatement of 50% for 12 years through an Industrial Facilities ...