U.P. Moments in History
This feature provided by: www.viewsofthepast.com 149 Washington St. Chiropractic advertisement, Marquette, MI Circa 1920. (Photo courtesy of the Superior View Studio, Marquette www.viewsofthepast.com)
Hints from Heloise
Dear Heloise, Every holiday, I have a lot of relatives over for a sit-down dinner. It’s not uncommon to see 10 or 12 relatives at the main table and nearly as many at a children’s table. This always meant two large tablecloths and many napkins to wash. Yes, I could use paper napkins, but ...
Talk with the Doc
Just 2 days ago, we celebrated our 2023 New Year’s Day. I wish you all a very Happy New Year and all the best for 2023. Of course, many of us will come up with our “New Year’s Resolutions”. These resolutions are generally made with the intent to make positive changes in our lifestyle ...
Mobile home explosion update
By Journal Staff MARQUETTE — A man suffered minor burns following a Thursday trailer explosion at the Birchgrove Mobile Home Community. The Marquette Fire Department reported in a news release that it was dispatched at 3:09 p.m. Thursday to lot 60 at Birchgrove, located at 500 Pioneer ...
Minnesota man faces drug trafficking sentence
By Journal Staff MENOMINEE — David Aric Speak, 40, of Minneapolis, was sentenced to six to 20 years in prison for his role in an out-of-state drug trafficking operation, announced Menominee County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey T. Rogg. The sentence was handed down on Dec. 22 by the 41st Circuit Court Judge Mary B. Barglind. Speak pleaded guilty on Oct. 21 to delivery of methamphetamine and possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine. According to Rogg, the investigation was initiated when Detective Sgt. Greg Peterson of the Menominee County Sheriff’s Office, with the ...
Look at the past, future for Niagara schools
NIAGARA, Wis. — The School District of Niagara has been working to better connect with the history of the school and community. It started a few years ago when they decided to have a hallway dedicated to Niagara veterans. The wall features photographs and information, including their names ...