To the Journal editor: Oh, the political drama! With all of the Republican legislators lined up in a column on the front page of the Jan. 8 Mining Journal, it looked like someone just rang the come-and-get-it Highland Copper dinner bell. Disheartened by the withdrawal of support from ...

To the Journal editor: Jimmy Carter, Oct. 1, 1924 - Dec. 29, 2024 President, Jan. 20, 1977 - Jan. 20, 1981 Carter was descended from a 1635 Virginia colonist. His father was a Georgia peanut farmer. He went to the US Naval Academy and served with high distinction in World War II and ...

To the Journal editor: I am writing in response to the front page news article titled “U.P. Legislators oppose NMU’s change of support of the Copperwood Mine Project.” I applaud Dr. Tessman and the Board of Trustees for removing their support from the mine project. Copperwood ...

To the Journal editor: Sometimes I have conversations about mining with people who tell me, ‘mining is our heritage in the Upper Peninsula; we’ve been doing it forever. I counter, saying Lake Superior is our heritage. It’s what connects Yoopers and visitors to this land, and it has ...

Jim Hewitt has been a dedicated member of the Marquette Area Public Schools Board of Education since 2015. Born and raised in the Marquette area, Jim has a deep connection to the local community and his lifelong commitment to Marquette’s growth and success has shaped his perspective as a ...

To the Journal editor: The people have spoken. Donald Trump is going to be the next president of the United States. To those of you who voted for Mr. Trump, please remember that when he begins his presidency and implements his policies, there should be no complaining, criticizing, or ...