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Upper Peninsula author Allan Koski displays his book “Empire Mine Cascade Range” during a recent interview in Negaunee. Koski was inspired to write about recent local mining history during his career at the Empire Mine in Richmond Township. The book is available at over a dozen area retail locations. (Journal photo by Lisa Bowers)
MARQUETTE For over 50 years, the Empire Mine served as a major part of the geographic and economic landscape of Marquette County’s Richmond Township.
The mine, which was indefinitely idled in 2016, employed 1,396 members of the United Steelworkers and 207 salaried employees in its heyday, and tens of thousands of miners over the decades.
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MARQUETTE After 15 years representing the city of Marquette, attorney Ron Keefe will retire on Dec. 31.
Keefe was formally recognized and wished farewell at Monday night’s Marquette City Commission meeting. He thanked all of the city staff and commissioners he’s had the pleasure to work with over the years.
“I’m dearly going to miss this place,” he said. “I made too many good friends along the way, and that’s the hardest part of leaving. It’s about time I suppose. I’m sure you’re wondering when I was going to leave, but it’s about time I left. I will miss you all and thank you very much.”