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Mixed messages: What are magazines pushing?
October 29, 2011 I have a bone to pick with Seventeen magazine. A turkey bone, to be exact. more »» 
Keep It Secret rocking the U.P.
October 22, 2011 MARQUETTE — The name might be Keep It Secret, but word is quickly spreading about one of the central Upper Peninsula’s most crowd-pleasing bands. more »» 
Morning, UP
October 22, 2011 The large white postal envelope was balanced on my computer keyboard Monday morning. Being neither a Monday person nor a morning person, I didn’t even look at the envelope at first. more »» 
HISTORICAL VISTA
October 15, 2011 NEGAUNEE — The Vista Theater now stands alone as an entertainment venue in downtown Negaunee, but it wasn’t always that way. more »» 
Producing greatness
October 8, 2011 MARQUETTE — Somewhere in Nebraska, Bernie Larsen was anxiously awaiting a stop for his second cup of coffee for the day. more »»
Mail call: Writing letters has become dying art
October 8, 2011 Among my most prized possessions are two letters from the late great author John Voelker. And letters from my mom sent to me during my college days are more precious to gold to me. more »» 
One book ban makes sense: A ban on banning
October 1, 2011 Banned Books Week ended Friday. I hope you celebrated by reading something subversive — “To Kill a Mockingbird,” maybe, or “The Catcher in the Rye. more »» 
Brought together through Craiglist, local band rocks music scene
October 1, 2011 GWINN — Little Lake native Brandon Westman wanted to play rock music so he took a most modern approach to becoming part of a band. more »» 
Book set in Munising the first in what’s hoped to be a series
September 24, 2011 MARQUETTE — Former Marquette resident Mara MacKay is hoping to share “Haylee’s Treasure” with children across Michigan. more »» 
FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC
September 17, 2011 MARQUETTE — Bob Buchkoe has shared the stage with national acts like The Coasters, The Drifters and The Platters. He has earned a master’s degree in music education. more »»
Sobriety: A hard road, but a liberating journey
September 17, 2011 When preparing to promote my book, I was nervous about the speaking engagements that go along with being a published author. more »» 
Entertainment UPDATE
September 10, 2011 MARQUETTE — Here are some updates on stories that have appeared as Weekend pieces in The Mining Journal in the last few months: Scotty Alan’s disc nears release “Wreck and the Mess,” the new CD by... more »» 
Hello, old friend: The Old Farmer’s Almanac arrives
September 10, 2011 During mail call here in the office the other day, a piece of my childhood was handed to me. The Old Farmer’s Almanac. more »» 
STILL KICKING
September 3, 2011 MARQUETTE — Back in the late 1980s, the guys in the Plaid Billy Goats were a diverse bunch united in a mission: Not to play the same music being performed by so many other bands at the time. more »» 
ROARING CROW
August 27, 2011 MARQUETTE — When Jeff Krebs — aka Papa Crow — sent in his copyright forms for the songs on his new CD, “Things That Roar,” he expected things to go without a hitch. more »»
You have the power: Bullying can end now
August 27, 2011 This column is addressed to all students heading back to school some time in the next few weeks. You have the power to help make a difference in the lives of all of those around you. more »» 
Traveling BAND
August 20, 2011 MARQUETTE — Guitarist Dave Gonzalez estimates he’s traveled a million and a half miles in his years as a touring musician. more »» 
THE 80s Scene and Reheard
August 13, 2011 MARQUETTE — They were among the most beloved bands of the 1980s in Marquette and the years since have seen the members take a wide range of different paths. more »» 
Remake madness: Leave the old films alone
August 13, 2011 A year or two ago, when it was announced a remake of “Footloose” was in the works, my reaction was “meh. more »» 
Honky tonk angel
August 6, 2011 MARQUETTE — Kellie Pickler is living her dream. “I always wanted to be a honky tonk angel,” she said. “I am doing what I love. more »» |
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