UP electrical rate ‘crisis’ in making
A complex scenario involving the future of the Presque Isle Power Plant in Marquette could lead to major electric power rate increases across the UP. When Cliffs Natural Resources (Empire/Tilden iron mines) decided to find cheaper electricity, Presque Isle lost by far its biggest customer. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.
Lambert follows racing dream to Great Bend, KS
“I never thought I’d have the means to own a 409 car,” Brian Lambert said. “I’ve always wanted one.” The culmination of that dream came true for Lambert when he raced his car on the drag strip at the National Convention for 348 and 409 cars at Great Bend,KS. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.
The U.P. Honor Flight lived up to its name
The U.P. Honor Flight lived up to its name Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014 for two Nisula veterans. Ron Fedie and James Sullivan caught the flight to
Washington, D.C. for a daylong tour of war memorials and a heroes’ welcome wherever they went. From a daylong police escort to a ‘water
gun salute’ by the Escanaba Fire Department that doused the plane upon their return, the vets were liberally thanked for their nation’s
freedom. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.
Hornet homecoming
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Many walk ‘Out of Darkness’
A crowd of 218 people registered and walked in the first Baraga County “Out of the Darkness” community walk
in downtown L’Anse Saturday morning, Sept. 13, 2014. The event brought awareness, education and comfort to
those who are themselves, or have family dealing with depression, suicide and related issues. To read more
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Can’t stump this carver
Pethtel loves a 10-foot stump!
A dying spruce tree in the yard of Ojibwa Community College’s Wabanung campus in L’Anse (the old hospital building) is quickly becoming a beautiful symbol of Native culture. Chainsaw wood-carving artist Rich Pethtel of Chassell put his talents to work last week, creating a very meaningful and beautiful representation of spiritually powerful animals. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.