MARQUETTE — St. John the Baptist Church in Marquette was founded by French Canadians. The cornerstone was laid for the structure on Sept 16, 1906 on the corner of Washington and Fourth Streets. According to a history provided by the Catholic Diocese of Marquette, the building was called ...
To the Journal editor: Here we are into December 2023, the last month of the year. Some good news in our so-called challenging world: Not much snow yet, but winter is coming. Think of the good part of winter. Clean, white snow, less humidity. Also, while you can, get out and enjoy winter activities: Skiing, snow shoeing and snowmobiles. Lots of groomed trails. Also think of after Dec. 21, the start of winter. Soon, the days will be getting longer, but the best news is it’s the coming of our, Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, coming to save us and show us the real life to ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference desk staff at Peter White Public Library. 30 years ago MARQUETTE - Bill Bergin, superintendent of the Marquette Area Public Schools, has announced schedule adjustments at the end of December and early January for grades K-5 of the Fisher/Superior Hills Elementary School. “The schedule adjustments will make possible the move from Fisher Elementary School to the new Superior Hills Elementary School,” Bergin said. “This move is a major undertaking and perhaps the first one in the history of our school district to ...
By JACK DURA Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. — New charges approved Thursday against the 42-year-old son of U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer included an upgraded homicide count in a crash that killed a North Dakota sheriff’s deputy. Ian Cramer initially faced a manslaughter charge related to the Dec. 6 death of Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Paul Martin on a highway near Hazen. A judge on Thursday approved new charges that amend that offense to homicide while fleeing a peace officer, and add drug charges. The homicide charge says the death was caused negligently rather than recklessly, ...
By Journal Sports Staff DULUTH, Minn. — The Northern Michigan University men’s nordic ski team started off strong on the first day and got even better on day 2 to easily clinch the team championship at the Salomon CXC Cup that finished on Sunday in Duluth, Minnesota. The Wildcats collected 69 points on Saturday and 72 more on Sunday for 141, well ahead of runner-up Michigan Tech, which had 65 and 60 for 125. Event host St. Scholastica was third with 41 and 46 for 87. NMU also won the combined overall standings that totaled the men’s and women’s competition together. ...
By ALEXANDRIA BOURNONVILLE Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University President Brock Tessman hosted an event on campus to speak to commuter and nontraditional students about their needs. The event was held in tandem with the university’s announcement of the ...
