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Local Musicians Play Street-Side During Music on Third

admin — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:33:54 +0000

Marquette, Michigan – An eclectic mix of local musicians will play along the sidewalks of Third Street from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, as part of a summer series titled Music on Third. The summer line-up includes the talents of Eclettico, The Union Suits, Green Gene, Fortissimo, Log Jam, Dave Balding, [...]

Online Library Services for Skandia Township

admin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:22:46 +0000

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Skandia Township Community Center 224 Kreiger Drive, Skandia, MI 49885 Call 228-9510 for more information. Residents of Skandia Township are invited to drop by the Skandia Township Community Center from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, June 19, for Skandia Township Library Day. Bring your laptop [...]

Marquette Regional History Center Presents “A Neighborhood Apart-A Stroll through the Piqua Location” – June 19th

admin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:31:26 +0000

The Marquette Regional History Center presents “A Neighborhood Apart-A Stroll through the Piqua Location”. Come join Jim Koski and the Marquette Regional History Center for a tour of one of Marquette’s lost ethnic neighborhoods. The tour will start at the Range Bank on McClellan Avenue on Wednesday, June 19th at 7:00 p.m. The Piqua walk [...]

Lavender Workshop June 19th

admin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:37:07 +0000

MARQUETTE – FlowerWorks will be hosting a Lavender Workshop dedicated to Lake Superior Hospice on Wednesday June 19 from 6:00 to 8:00pm. The Lavender Workshop will focus on the harvest and growth of lavender in the Upper Peninsula. To sign-up for the workshop please call 906-273-1335, the cost for attending the workshop is $20.00. For [...]

“Cookie Mining” – Wednesday, June 19 at the Peter White Public Library

admin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:32:32 +0000

Marquette, Michigan – “Cookie Mining” will be held Wednesday, June 19 at 1:00 p.m. in the Peter White Public Library Children’s Room as part of the Summer Reading & Listening Program, Dig into Reading. Dig into chocolate chip cookies to learn about mining with geologists from Cliffs Natural Resources. Math skills necessary. Ages 8 and [...]

Skandia Township Library Day, June 19th

admin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:25:15 +0000

Online Library Services for Skandia and West Branch Townships Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Skandia Township Community Center 224 Kreiger Drive, Skandia, MI 49885 Call 228-9510 for more information. Residents of Skandia Township and West Branch Township are invited to drop by the Skandia Township Community Center from 4:00 to 7:00 [...]

5 Year Old Brett Fassbender Benefit Car Wash June 19th at Econo Foods

admin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:15:22 +0000

Marquette, Michigan – Brett Fassbender is a 5 year old boy needing heart operations and will be going to Motts Childrens Hospital June 19th so Econo is allowing us to have a car wash and bag groceries and collect receipts from 1-5pm on Saturday June 8th in hopes to help raise money for travel and [...]

Bell Hospital to Open Additional Operating Room

admin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:57:18 +0000

Ishpeming, Michigan: Bell Hospital has received notification from the Department of Community Health in Lansing that it approved the Hospital’s application for a Certificate of Need (CON). The CON allows Bell to outfit and operate a fourth operating room in its state of the art Surgical Center. “Our surgical volumes have been increasing, due in [...]

Rapid River Boating Access Site to Temporarily Close June 17 for Improvements

admin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:39:46 +0000

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced that on Monday, June 17, the Rapid River boating access site in Delta County will begin a temporary closure for installation of a new concrete boat ramp. Work will be completed by a DNR construction crew. The boat launch is expected to be open to the public [...]

Emmy Award Winning Story-Educator, Bobby Norfolk Highlights the Joy of Reading on Monday, June 17

admin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:49:48 +0000

Emmy Award winning story-educator, Bobby Norfolk highlights the joy of reading on Monday, June 17 at 2:00 pm in the Peter White Public Library community room. Experience exciting, fun stories out of books from Norfolk’s own library. He makes characters jump off the pages, for a unique literary experience. Enjoy stories like Anansi & the [...]

Bobby Norfolk Presents a Living History of George Washington Carver on Monday, June 17

admin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:45:45 +0000

Internationally known Story-Educator, 3 time Emmy Award winner and Parent’s Choice Nominee, Bobby Norfolk presents a Living History of George Washington Carver on Monday, June 17 at 7:00 pm in the Peter White Public Library community room. Born into slavery George Washington Carver rose to national and international fame, meeting with presidents and world leaders. [...]

Summer Drama Camp to Produce Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.

admin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:06:26 +0000

Marquette, Michigan — The Superior Arts Council is sponsoring a Summer Drama Camp for all area students entering third through ninth grade in the fall. Camp dates are July 8-11, 15-18 and 22-25 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Gwinn High School Band Room. Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr. will be produced at the [...]

Rapid River Boating Access Site to Temporarily Close June 17 for Improvements

admin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 06:29:55 +0000

Public Hearing with the Mental Health and Wellness Commission on June 17th

admin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:41:08 +0000

Marquette, Michigan – Governor Snyder created the Mental Health and Wellness Commission in February when he issued Executive Order 2013-6. The six-member commission, chaired by Lt. Governor Calley, is tasked with strengthening the state’s mental health system. The Commission is taking their public hearings across the state and welcome individuals to come testify on Monday, [...]

Bikes – Gearing Up for Adventure Monday June 17th at Marquette Regional History Center

admin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:30:53 +0000

Marquette, Michigan – Exhibit runs from June 17 to August 31. Celebrate our love affair with the two-wheeled machine! Relive the day you rode your first banana seat bike or chrome-fendered Schwinn. From an expensive curiosity to a tool for women’s mobility to a child’s toy, bikes have done much for us. Learn about the [...]

Iron Industry Museum June 16 Antique Auto Show

admin — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:38:29 +0000

(Negaunee, Michigan) – The Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee Township is revving up for its 24th Annual Antique Automobile Exhibit from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 16, on the museum grounds. Celebrating a vital link between Michigan’s iron, steel and automotive industries that has lasted more than 110 years, “Iron, Steel and the [...]

Learn to Fish This Summer at a ‘Hook, Line and Sinker’ Program

admin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:31:55 +0000

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites those who would like to learn how to fish to attend a free “Hook, Line and Sinker” program offered at over 30 state parks and hatcheries across the state this summer. Experienced, friendly instructors will teach participants fishing basics, like knot-tying, casting, selecting and using bait, and removing [...]

Townwide Rummage Sale in Ishpemting June 15TH

admin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:59:03 +0000

(Ishpeming, Michigan) – It’s almost here! This Saturday, June 15th, is the Townwide Rummage Sale. With over 50 registered sale locations, there’s bound to be something for everyone. The sale begins at 9AM, and closing times are left to be decided by each participant. CLICK HERE to find a printable map and list of sale [...]

“Yoopers-Ride-Free Day” on the Pictured Rocks Cruises & First “Pictured Rocks Day” Event at Bayshore Park in Munising

admin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:40:20 +0000

MUNISING, MI – Residents of the Upper Peninsula will have the opportunity to explore and experience the beauty of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Saturday, June 15 on the Pictured Rocks Cruise boats again this year for free! Also, on the same day, the Alger County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first [...]

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. Announces an Extension of its Iron Ore Pellet Sales Contract with Essar Steel Algoma Inc. to 2024

admin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 05:23:05 +0000

CLEVELAND, June 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (Paris: CLF) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Essar Steel Algoma Inc. to extend the iron ore Pellet Sale and Purchase Agreement between the two companies to 2024. The previous agreement was expected to expire in 2016. The Agreement [...]