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Supply chain showdown could boost demand for recyclables

MARQUETTE — The same supply chain disruptions that slow Michigan manufacturing could help the recycling industry bring in new business. The opportunity started with pandemic shutdowns, which disrupted manufacturing and the movement of goods, said Dave Smith, a recycling coordinator at the ...

Outdoors North

And with the door open, there was no sound. Silence can be as unnerving and unexpected as it can be planned for, luxurious, freeing and restorative. It depends on the circumstances. A pregnant pause in an important conversation, one where you hang on every word the other person says, can ...

Gone fishin’

Upper Peninsula Keweenaw Bay/Huron Bay: Anglers were catching lake trout, coho and king salmon the past week. Most fish were being caught while trolling with artificial bait, mainly spoons. Some lake trout were also caught while jigging with natural and cut bait. Most anglers found their ...

Campfire cooking

MARQUETTE — Cooking by a campfire doesn’t come with all the amenities of a well-furnished indoor kitchen — but it wouldn’t be as fun if it did. However, sometimes campfire treats beyond roasted marshmallows, s’mores and freeze-dried foods are desired. To help campers create ...

Outdoors North

As I drove down the winding county road, the dark skies above were threatening rain. Within a few miles, I had turned on the windshield wipers to splash away gently falling raindrops. There were reports this might turn to thunderstorms, but I didn’t mind. I was determined to out to the ...

Gone fishin’

Upper Peninsula Marquette: Fishing activity increased over the last week. Majority of anglers were targeting lake trout with some anglers still targeting salmon. Lake trout were caught in upper harbor itself, as well as around White Rocks in deep water (100+ feet). There was some angling ...