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Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee hosts annual garden tour
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Gardeners had the opportunity to show off their hard work Thursday afternoon. The Marquette Beautification and Restoration Committee (MBRC) held its 30th annual garden tours. The tour showcased five local gardens in Marquette and Harvey. Attendees visited the Bishop Baraga Association’s garden along with four private...
Barbara Beacham
MUNISING, MI — Barbara J. Beacham, age 78, of Munising, died Tuesday morning, July 23, 2024 at her home following a lengthy illness and under the loving care of her family and North Woods Hospice. Barb was born on May 24, 1946 in South Haven, Michigan to Joseph and Sophie (Moroz) Grochowski.
MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center to celebrate 125 years
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center is celebrating its 125-year anniversary next month. You’re invited to its facility in Chatham on August 10 for lunch, an open house, and a tour. MSU UPREC Farm Manager Paul Naasz joins Tia Trudgeon on...
Janet Louise Crick
SKANDIA TWP, MI – Janet Louise Crick, age 65, of Skandia Township, entered eternal life Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Norlite Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Born August 6, 1958, in Marquette, a daughter of James and Joanne (Sicotte) McMaster, Janet’s childhood years were spent in Beaver Grove. Her family relocated to Carlshend when she was a teenager, and Janet graduated from Gwinn High School, Class of 1976.
Pictured Rocks Lakeshore seeks public input about Miners Falls viewing platforms
MUNISING — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is seeking public comment regarding Miners Falls Viewing Platforms and Steps Replacement Environmental Assessment. The purpose of this project is to provide safe public access to the Miners River and base of Miners Falls while reducing impacts to the natural environment. Public comment will be accepted online via Planning, Environment and Public Comment site or by writing to the park superintendent, David Horne. The public comment period will be open until Aug. 9.
Dianne Fleck
MUNISING, MI- Dianne Fleck, age 74, of Munising, died following a brief illness on Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024 under the loving care of Fred, her family, and North Woods Hospice. She was born on April 24, 1950, in Munising to loving parents Adolph “Duff” and Amelia “Amy” (Wenzel) Fleck. Dianne grew up in Munising and she was a member of the exclusive “Jewell Street Tigers.” Dianne graduated from Sacred Heart School and then Wm. G. Mather High School in 1968. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Northern Michigan University in 1972. Dianne taught remedial reading, math for grades 1st through 8th, and 2nd grade for many years in the Munising Public Schools. She made a huge difference in the lives of the children she taught. Dianne retired in 2002 with 30 years of dedication and experience. She enjoyed sports that included tennis, skiing, swimming, golf, and especially playing 1st base for the Pepper’s Slo-pitch Team. Dianne was a one-time winner of the Pictured Rocks Golf Club women’s club championship. Dianne loved reading, knitting, quilting, crocheting, learning new crafts, and writing letters. Her many letters written to family and friends were often written in calligraphy, a skill she taught herself. She even taught knitting to the second and third graders. Her quilts are prized possessions of family and friends. Dianne often gifted quilts for milestone occasions like the birth of a child or marriage. She also gifted quilts to members of the community in their moment of need during the loss or a loved one or cancer diagnosis. Dianne was an active participant in the Stake the Lake Fundraiser for cancer. Dianne was a member of Sacred Heart Church and Mary Magdalene Circle, Lake Superior Craft Guild, Water Aerobics, Curves, Kiwanis, Busy Bees, and Wetmore Community Club. One of her most cherished past times was having coffee with friends. She also enjoyed riding in her red 1979 Volkswagen Beetle, and in more recent years spending time on Au Train Lake at her camp she coined the “Hen House.”
Combat Veterans fundraiser ride for Jacobetti home
LITTLE LAKE — The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association 35-1 will undertake a ride as a fundraiser for the Jacobetti Veterans Home on Aug. 10. This is the 10th annual Ride for Jacobetti’s by the CVMA, according to the group’s leader, Commander Joe Kerekes. The bikers will meet...
Pictured Rocks Lakeshore seeks public input about Miners Falls
MUNISING — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is seeking public comment regarding Miners Falls Viewing Platforms and Steps Replacement Environmental Assessment. The purpose of this project is to provide safe public access to the Miners River and base of Miners Falls while reducing impacts to the natural environment. Public comment will be accepted online via Planning, Environment and Public Comment site or by writing to the park superintendent, David Horne. The public comment period will be open until Aug. 9.
Skandia to celebrate 43rd annual Community Day
SKANDIA, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Skandia Lions Club will again be hosting Skandia’s Community Day this Saturday, July 20. The festival in its 43rd year includes a parade, games for children and adults, food vendors, bounce houses, trophies for the best parade float, and a raffle that helps support the festivities.
Pictured Rocks waterfall puts on rare summertime show
MUNISING, MI – Visitors to the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore were treated to a rare summertime treat on Wednesday. The National Park Service posted a video to its social media depicting a waterfall rarely seen outside of winter when it is a wall of ice. “This waterfall is not...
James Donald Charlebois
CHATHAM– James Donald Charlebois, age 79, passed away peacefully in his home in Chatham on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born in Chatham on June 27, 1945 to Albert “Bud” and Florence (McNamara) Charlebois and raised on the family farm with his five siblings. Jim began...
William A. Nelson
ROCK — William A. Nelson, age 93, of Rock passed away at home on December 12, 2023. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 24 at 10 a.m. at the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone. Military Honors will be presented by the Gladstone American Legion Post 71. Skradski Family...
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