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Petunia planting a sure sign spring is finally here
May 30, 2013 Doesn’t it feel as though spring is finally here? After an extended snow season, it’s finally time to work on gardens, take walks and enjoy outdoor pursuits. more »»
City needs invest to catch wave of ‘blue economy’
May 29, 2013 It’s hard to extrapolate a trend from just two points on a graph — but two items appearing in Tuesday’s edition of the Mining Journal indicate Marquette’s commitment to riding a coming wave of... more »»
Tourist kiosk will be a great source of travel info
May 28, 2013 Just in time for the summer tourism season, an innovative device is coming to the area, offering visitors to Marquette County a comprehensive single source for travel information. more »»
Today a day for recreation... and reflection
May 27, 2013 As we noted in this space yesterday, Memorial Day should always be about more than camping trips, barbecues and a three-day weekend. more »»
Holiday a reminder of those who paid the ultimate price
May 26, 2013 It’s easy to think of Memorial Day just as the unofficial start to the summer season or a long weekend off from work. But stories like George F. more »»
An attack on the press is an attack on all Americans
May 26, 2013 It’s hard to think of any justification for the Justice Department to have snatched up thousands of phone records from the Associated Press, but there had better be a forthright explanation coming. more »»
Motorists should be extra cautious this weekend
May 25, 2013 It may be a great weekend to travel, get out in the outdoors and have fun. But it’s not going to be a good weekend to ignore traffic laws. more »»
High school graduation season a special time
May 24, 2013 A special season is going on right now: high school graduation season. more »»
North Third Street plans on right track for city
May 22, 2013 It may take some time to grow to fruition, but a recent planning session for Marquette’s North Third Street may have planted the seeds for a more attractive “destination” area. more »»
State move to address snow day issue a good one
May 21, 2013 Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation last week that should make it easier for Michigan schools to make up for the excessive number of snow days brought on by this year’s prolonged winter. more »»
Changes in fireworks law are appropriate
May 20, 2013 Legislation in Lansing to change a law that went into effect last year making powerful fireworks legal in the state of Michigan makes a lot of sense to us. more »»
Pictured Rocks race gets deserved state notice
May 19, 2013 Hats off to the Pictured Rocks Road Race in Munising, a run-walk event which has been held for almost 40 years and has now garnered some well-deserved statewide recognition. more »»
Jason Collins shatters barriers, advances society, discussion
May 19, 2013 Jason Collins broke one of the few remaining barriers for gays and lesbians in an era of growing public acceptance, but his decision could open a new era for generations of young athletes. more »»
New community fund good news for Marquette County
May 18, 2013 We applaud Cliffs Natural Resources, Rio Tinto and the Lake Superior Community Partnership for teaming up to form a new $4 million community fund. more »»
Arts awards note outstanding contributions
May 17, 2013 Tonight’s a special evening for arts lovers in our community. That’s because this evening is the 17th annual Arts Awards Ceremony in the Peter White Public Library Community Room in Marquette. more »»
Senior center issue deserves prompt action
May 16, 2013 It appears there is a consensus in the city of Marquette that something needs to be done in regard to the senior center, although that’s where the agreement ends. A senior center study done by U.P. more »»
Law enforcement sacrifices much to protect, serve
May 15, 2013 There are easier and safer ways to make a living than being a police officer. Skeptical? Here are some vital statistics that all of us should pay very close attention to. more »»
New city mooring field good long-term planning
May 14, 2013 After years of discussion, a Marquette dive team should wrap up the installation of a city mooring field this week. more »»
Using kids in drug stings not a good idea
May 13, 2013 A downstate lawmaker’s plans to introduce legislation barring the use of minors in drug stings seems a lot like common sense to us. State Sen. more »»
Don’t sign on to Internet sales tax; Senate bill is bad policy
May 12, 2013 Citing a new era of Internet commerce, big business and government have teamed to fast track Senate legislation that would allow states to collect sales taxes on companies that reside outside their... more »» |
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