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BLOCKING THE?BURN
July 1, 2012 MARQUETTE — The summer sun and warm weather make it fun to spend lots of time outside. more »» 
The Fourth is alive in Marquette
July 1, 2012 Every year, for as long as I can remember, my family and I have always gone to my grandfather’s property in Mancelona, Mich., for the Fourth of July. more »»
Youth needed to paint mural
July 1, 2012 MARQUETTE — Youths age 5-18 are sought to work with a professional artist to paint the Marquette Matters Mural Project, which will be installed at the Marquette Commons for the Farmers Market... more »» 
4-H - For some kids, club is about more than just taking care of farm animals
June 24, 2012 MARQUETTE — The idea of participating in a 4-H club might make you think of kids learning how to take care of farm animals. But for local club members, the 4-H experience is much more than that. more »» 
Bullying issue brings back memories
June 24, 2012 Monday evening, I was sitting in a school board meeting, which by itself isn’t so unusual — June is the month of budget hearings, after al. more »» 
BRIDGE-ING THE?AGE?GAP
June 17, 2012 MARQUETTE — Curly haired and freckled, Cooper Smith of Marquette looks pretty much like any other 11-year-old. more »» 
Orientation creates a great start
June 17, 2012 Orientation for new freshmen is in full swing at Northern Michigan University and it brings me back to when I went to orientation five years ago. more »»
Young bands to perform July 27
June 17, 2012 MARQUETTE — The City of Marquette Arts and Culture Center will hold a concert titled "Super Talented Young Folks" for the Friday night “Music in the Park” Presque Isle band shell local talent... more »» 
READING UP THIS SUMMER
June 10, 2012 MARQUETTE — Summer may mean a new degree of freedom for area kids and teens, but a number of them will be hitting the books once again — but for fun through area library summer reading programs. more »» 
Graduation a time for beginnings
June 10, 2012 ’Tis the season of graduation parties and it seems, for me at least, getting involved in something graduation-related is pretty much inevitable at this time of year. more »» 
2012 all night party
June 3, 2012 ISHPEMING — After reaching a milestone like graduating from high school, it might seem like the only way to celebrate is a party. more »» 
Karr was the correct decision
June 3, 2012 Even though the process and decision took months Northern Michigan University made the right choice in hiring Forrest Karr as the new athletic directo. more »» 
Students compete in virtual archery
June 3, 2012 On May 24, AuTrain-Onota Public School students in fifth-eighth grade participated in the 2012 Michigan National Archery in the School Program Virtual Tournament. more »» 
TIME TRAVEL
May 20, 2012 MARQUETTE — Time travel might not be your typical elementary school field trip experience, but kids from across Marquette County are getting to do just that this spring thanks to a role playing... more »» 
What’s the holdup with NMU jobs?
May 20, 2012 About a month ago I praised Northern Michigan University for how they find people to replace the higher-ups by using a search committee and allowing the candidates to present to the public about wha... more »»
Reservations open for camp
May 20, 2012 MARINETTE — Registration forms are now available for the seventh annual Sand Lake Conservation Camp, to be held at Camp Bird near Crivitz, Wis., from June 21-23. more »» 
DINNER AND?A?SHOW
May 13, 2012 ISHPEMING — You’ve heard of dinner and a movie, but how about dinner and a concert? Music students at the Westwood High School are hard at work to prepare for their first dinner show, which... more »» 
Channeling the mountain biker within
May 13, 2012 I have a confession to make. I think I’m a closet mountain biker. more »» 
School’s out, and I?might even miss it
May 6, 2012 This weekend I wore a green robe, walked across a stage and graduated from Northern Michigan University after five years of school. more »» |
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