Ali Stark, installer at McCabe’s Quality Flooring, age 26, died December 29, 2011 due to injuries brought on by an automobile accident on Glass’s Curve on M-553 in Sands Township.

Ali was an extremely hard worker and an over all remarkable individual. He excelled in both academics and music. He was a devoted husband and an extremely loving father. His wife, Tricia, and six month old daughter, River, were his world and he did everything in his power to protect them.

In order to insure his daughter’s future, an educational savings fund is being created in her name. This will help support the family during this difficult time. Checks can be made out to Edward Jones and dropped off or mailed to McCabe’s Flooring in Genesee Street in Marquette. You can also contact Doug Gordan at Edward Jones office.

“We at McCabe’s feel that is important to secure River’s future in any way possible. This Educational savings fund will be a huge assistance to River and her family.” said Bill McCabe Jr.

Educational Savings Fund Established

Ishpeming Hematites Logo

Ishpeming, Michigan — Support your Hematites! On October 30th the Ishpeming Hematites Sports Booster Club will be kicking off a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. The Fundraiser will be held from Noon to 6pm at the Saint Joseph’s Church Community Building. Fill your tummy and feel great knowing you’re supporting your Hematites! A 50/50 drawing, a raffle and a video of highlights for you to enjoy from this year’s fall sporting events will be featured.

Get your tickets for only six dollars; children five and under are free.  You may purchase your tickets at the I.H.S Office, any I.H.S. Concession Stand during sporting events or from an I.H.S. athlete or booster club member. Hurry, they’ll go fast! That’s October 30th in Ishpeming. For more info, call 485-5361.

More information as it’s available will be posted HERE.

Small flames were scattered about.

Marquette, MI – 08/30/2011 - Department of Natural Resources Fire Control responded to a small brush fire burning on the north side of Sugarloaf Mountain in Marquette County, right before the entrance to Wetmore Landing. The fire was reported at approximately 7:15 last night and is estimated to be about 3 acres in size.  Fire fighters on the scene are working to establish a fire line today and hold the fire to its current size. It is primarily burning through brush and rocky terrain, affecting the occasional tree.  DNR officials say smoke is visible from the city of Marquette and surrounding areas. Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling in the area of County Road 550 and the parking areas near Sugarloaf. Some smoke is drifting across County Road 550, and as night falls, thicker smoke could cause visibility issues.

Members of the Baraga DNR arrived to provide assistance.

Smoke billowed through the forest and across County Road 550

Ishpeming Art Faire and Renaissance Festival 2011

Ishpeming, Michigan - Bancroft Park -  August 6, 2011 – The twelfth Annual Ishpeming Renaissance Festival brought together artist, period performers, vendors and “costumes inspired by historical culture.”   Vikings, Samuri, Pirates and a Fire Eater mixed with more traditional Renaissance performers and presentations.   Families watched and kids even joined in the fun with dancers, musicians, singers, swordsman and Renaissance games, often mesmerized by ax throwing and sword fights.

A bit warm and humid,  breezes  blew across the lakeside park all day, providing great relief to costume performers and visitors. While ominous clouds threaten all day, only sprinkles fell from opening at 10a to close at 7p, when it finally poured as the festival wrapped up.

Music and stage performances included fight demonstrations, Midwest Amateur Renaissance Society, blacksmith demos, Society of Creative Anachronism, Kojokon Shinbutai Samurai, and period demonstrations and costumes throughout day.  Many attendees came wearing their own designs.

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Negaunee Pioneer Days Schedule – 2011

Sunday, July 3

• LaCombe Field – Alumni softball – Noon 486-8084.
• Jackson Mine Park – Old Towne Festival – 1p – 8p

Tuesday, July 5

• Negaunee Senior Center – Continental Breakfast – 9a – 11:00a
• Negaunee Senior Center – Negaunee High School Class of 1948 – 10a
• Negaunee Senior Center – Negaunee High School Class of 1954 – Noon.
• Negaunee Senior Center – Senior Appreciation Day – 1:00p
• Negaunee Senior Center – Negaunee High School Class of 1946 – 2p
• Negaunee VFW Post – Wine Tasting 4p-6p
• LaCombe Field – Alumni Softball – 5p

Wednesday, July 6

• Negaunee Senior Center – Continental Breakfast – 9a – 11:00a
• Ashton’s Café (Ish) – Negaunee High School Class of 1949 & St. Paul’s Class of 1949 – 9:30a.
• Negaunee Senior Center – Negaunee High School Class of 1951 – 10a
• Negaunee Senior Center – Negaunee High School Class of 1952 – 10a
• Immanuel Lutheran Church – Ecumenical Salad Luncheon – 11:30a
• Negaunee Senior Center – Luncheon – 11:30a
• Negaunee Elks – Kids Bike Parade – Noon
• Negaunee Ice Arena – Negaunee Elk’s Kids Day Runs – Noon – 3p
• Ronn Hall @ 1206 Baldwin Avenue – Local 4950 Steelworkers Open House – Noon – 4p
• Negaunee Senior Center – Friends of the Negaunee Library Book Sorting – 4p
• Negaunee Senior Center – Cornishtown Reunion – 1p
• Jackson Mine Park – The Jackson Mine Farmers Market – 4:30p – 6:30 p
• Negaunee Elk’s Lodge – NHS Class of 1956 – 6p.
• Negaunee Band Shell – Negaunee City Band 7:30p
• Pasquali’s – 17th Annual Car Cruise & Sock Hop – Drive In @ 6p, Cruise @ 9p., Sock Hop 9:30p

Thursday, July 7

• Negaunee Senior Center – Friends of the Negaunee Library Annual used Book Sale – 9a – 3:30p
• Negaunee Senior Center – Continental Breakfast – 9a – 11:00a
• Negaunee Senior Center – Negaunee High School Class of 1960 – 10a
• Negaunee Senior Center – Negaunee High School Class of 1961 – 10a
• Super One – Cookout Benefit for Negaunee Fireworks Fund – 11a – 4p
• VFW Post 3165 – Open House – Noon
• Mitchell United Methodist Church – Pie Social – 1p – 3p
• Negaunee Eagles – Cookout – 1p
• Negaunee Senior Center – Iron Plat Reunion – 1p
• Negaunee Elks Lodge – Central U.P. Fishing Association Fish Boil 3p – 7p
• LaCombe Field – Alumni Softball – 5p
• Chapper’s Pub – NHS Class of 1976 Class Night – 6p
• Teal Lake Lodge (Ish) – NHS Class of 1986 Reunion – 6p
• Negaunee High School Auditorium – Pioneer Princess Pageant – 7p
• Neguanee Band Shell – Neguanee High school Jazz Band – 8p
• Downtown Neguanee – Social Night – 8p
• Negaunee Eagles – The Cadillacs – 9p

Friday, July 8

• Negaunee Senior Center – Continental Breakfast – 9a – 11:00a
• Negaunee Senior Center – Negaunee High School Class of 1959 – 10a
• Negaunee Senior Center – Negaunee High School Class of 1937 – 11a
• Negaunee High School – 25th Anniversary Open House – 11a – 2p
• Super One – Cookout Benefit for Negaunee Fireworks Fund – 11a – 4p
• Negaunee Eagles – Cookout – 1p
• VFW Post 3165 – Open House – Noon
• Negaunee Senior Center – Carnival BINGO – 1p
• Negaunee Historical Museum – Historic Home Tours – 1p – 4p
• Negaunee Elks Lodge – Open House – 3p
• LaCombe Field – Alumni Softball – 5p
• Negaunee Senior Center – Negaunee High School Class of 1951 – 5p
• Country Village Banquet & Conference Center – Negaunee High School Class of 1961 – 6p
• Pasquali’s – Negaunee High School Class of 1976 Reunion – 6p
• Negaunee Elks Lodge – Negaunee High School Class of 1966 – 7p
• Chapper’s Pub – Negaunee High School Class of 1981 – 7p
• Vista Theater – Jonathan Rundman Concert – 7p
• Negaunee Eagles – The Cadillacs – 9p

Saturday, July 9

• Negaunee Senior Center – Breakfast Fundraiser Breakfast – 8a – 11a
• Iron Ore Heritage Trail – Big Brothers Big Sisters Range Bank Pioneer Days Run/Walk – 8:30a
• Negaunee Elks Lodge – Cookout – 10:00a
• Eagles Aerie #1944 – Open House & Cookout 11:30a to 2p 475-9584.
• Negaunee – Pioneer Days Parade – 11:30a
• Knights of Columbus – Picnic – 11a – 4p
• LaCombe Field – Alumni Softball – Noon
• VFW Post 3165 – Open House – Noon
• Teal Lake – Pioneer Days Community Picnic – 1p
• Teal Lake – Firefighters Tournament – 1p
• Negaunee Elk’s Lodge – Open House – 3p
• Negaunee Elks Lodge – St. Paul’s Class of 1961 Reunion – 6p
• Vista Theater – Mystification – Magician variety Show – 7p
• Teal Lake – Blue Notes – 9p
• Knights of Columbus – Open House – 7p – Midnight
• Teal Lake – Negaunee Fireworks – Dusk

Ishpeming, MI – The 2011 4th of July parade in Ishpeming couldn’t have had a better day to drive the floats down the roads! What awesome weather and a good turnout for what was a great time.