Gipp lawsuit decision to be appealed
George Gipp of Laurium, All American football player for Notre Dame, is shown in this undated file photo. (AP photo)
HOUGHTON — The attorney for a relative of George Gipp said Friday he would file another appeal in the suit over Gipp’s exhumation after the first one was dismissed by the Michigan Court of Appeals. Last week’s ruling dismissed the April appeal filed by Karl Gipp, George Gipp’s cousin who lives in Skanee, for lack of jurisdiction. Karl and his cousin Ron Gipp of Laurium filed a civil suit in November over the Oct. 4 exhumation of George Gipp and the accidental exhumation of his sister Bertha, who is buried next to him. They accused the defendants of “willful and wanton misconduct, trespass and nuisance,” and also cited relatives’ shock and humiliation. Rick Frueh, a great-nephew of Gipp’s from Chicago, authorized the exhumation; Karl and Ron Gipp contested his authority in their suit.
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Marquette City Police Log
Marquette City Police Department Tip of the Day
As a service to residents, the police will conduct inspections on your house if you are away.
North Star board meets
MARQUETTE — The North Star Academy board is scheduled to discuss hiring a special education coordinator at its meeting Wednesday.
The meeting is at 6 p.m. at the academy at 3030 Wright St. in Marquette.
Forest Service buys U.P. gorge
BARAGA (AP) — One of the steepest gorges in Michigan now is owned by the National Forest Service and will be accessible to the public.
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