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10 years later, Ukraine reflects

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — It happens every November, when the cold descends on Kyiv. The change in weather always makes Dmytro Riznychenko think back, and he is overwhelmed by his emotions. “This is where it truly began,” Riznychenko said, walking through central Kyiv’s Independence Square recently, reflecting on the uprising that unleashed a decade of momentous change for Ukraine, eventually leading to the current war with Russia. “Ten years of war and struggle,” the 41-year-old psychologist continued, wearily and reluctantly. “And it seems like the blood has only just ...

Republic-Michigamme Competes in High School Bowl

MARQUETTE– Republic-Michigamme played Newberry in a preliminary round of High School Bowl and won by a score of 120-100. Thirty-eight schools from the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin field teams for WNMU-TV's High School Bowl tournament, now celebrating 45 years on the air. ...

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Then and Now: Lighting the harbor

MARQUETTE—The Marquette Harbor Lighthouse has overlooked the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 150 years. It stands as one of the City of Marquette’s most iconic structures. The building has overlooked McCarty’s Cove since the building was constructed in 1853, just four years ...

VFW bingo announced

The Ishpeming VFW Auxiliary will be having a Bingo at the Post, Sunday. Doors open at noon, Bingo starts at 1 p.m. There will be snacks, beverages and sandwiches available. There will not be a Bingo the following Sunday.

Bombshell Boudoir celebrates Marquette studio grand opening

MARQUETTE — The Lake Superior Community Partnership assisted Bombshell Boudoir with a ribbon cutting to celebrate its new studio located at 907 N 3rd Street in Marquette November 7. Bombshell’s owner, Brooke Grondin, has been photographing various genres for nearly a decade and moved ...