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Weekly U.P. fishing report from the DNR

MARQUETTE — Here are the Upper Peninsula fishing conditions as of Aug. 31 according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Little Bay de Noc: Perch anglers reported slow to fair fishing, with continued success fishing and drifting minnows. Walleye anglers in the upper bay caught small fish, with occasional keepers. Drifting and trolling harnesses or body baits were the main methods in use. Some larger fish were caught by anglers launching out of the Ford River. Big Bay de Noc: Yellow perch fishing was fair to good. Perch minnows and worms worked well. Anglers reported ...

Now and Then: Ishpeming City Hall Stands the test of time

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Municipal Building, which is today recognized as Ishpeming City Hall, was built at 100 E. Division St. in Ishpeming starting in 1889. It was finished in 1891. The construction of the building cost $35,000, the rough equivalent of $1.5 million in today’s ...

Down memory lane with Mary Jayne

Alger County saw its first logging operations in 1877. That gave rise to several logging camps in the area. The camps eventually closed, leaving many of the workers in need of shelter. The Moore House, built in 1896 on the 300 block of Superior Street, and other housing units like it ...

Police Log

EDITOR’S NOTE:The following information is collected from Marquette City Police Department dispatch log books recorded at the time the calls were received. The incidents reported may have proven to be unfounded once police investigated. Some log entries may be edited or omitted due to space ...

NMU centered on wellbeing

From Northern Michigan University MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University’s commitment to providing a comprehensive approach to wellness that revolves around intentional care for the whole person has taken a tangible step forward with the newly constructed WellBeing Center. The $6.5 ...

Square Park pavilion dedicated; Eagle River resident recognized

Houghton Township dedicated its newly improved Square Park pavilion during a ceremony Sunday in Eagle River. Former township Supervisor Melvin Jones read a proclamation to dedicate the pavilion and to thank Eagle River resident Dan Steck and his extended family for their generosity in making the improvements happen. Because of the Stecks’ private funding and a Copper Shores Community Health Foundation grant, the pavilion is now equipped with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms with hot and cold running water. The park has been improved with a walking trail, a soccer field, a volleyball ...