The Mining Journal · Ishpeming, MI
Front Page News Winter wonderland November 13, 2026 0 min read A black-capped chickadee looks on as snow lines the trees and ground in Ishpeming in this Thursday photo. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Frailing) Trending
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The Mining Journal · Marquette, MI
Nearby: Marquette, MIMARQUETTE, MI — Timothy W. “Tim” Thompson, 59, of Marquette, passed away on November 8, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family and under the compassionate care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice. Tim was born on November 17, 1966, in Marquette, to Wayne and Linda (Myers) Thompson. He attended DeVry University and went on to build a career with the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad, where he worked as a pin knocker on the Ore Docks for more than 27 years. On July 20, 2024, Tim married the love of his life, Vicki, in a beautiful setting overlooking Lake Superior at Gaines Rock. She was also his loving caregiver. A talented artist, Tim found joy in painting and expressing himself through his creativity. Above all, he was a devoted family man who cherished time spent with his children and grandchildren. Some of his favorite moments were the simple ones, especially making rockets with his grandkids and watching their excitement as they came to life.
BG News · Marquette, MI
Nearby: Marquette, MIBGSU hockey (6-4, 4-0) faces off against the Northern Michigan Wildcats (3-7, 1-3) for both teams’ third weekend of Central Collegiate Hockey Association play. The two CCHA rivals face one another for two weekend series. They meet again Feb. 5 and 6 for a rematch at the Slater Family Ice Arena. Last season, the Falcons and Wildcats split their only series in December, though the Wildcats took more CCHA standings points. NMU took the first game 3-2 in regulation, and the Falcons responded with a 4-3 overtime win in the second game. Due to the overtime result, the Wildcats took four points out of the weekend series and the Falcons took two. It was the only CCHA series Northern Michigan would win all season. In program history, the Falcons have the narrow edge over NMU with a 64-63-11 all-time record. The Falcons have gone 6-4 over their last 10 meetings. The Falcons’ road series begins Friday, Nov. 13 at 7:07 p.m. The second game is set for Saturday, Nov. 14 at 6:07 p.m.
