MARQUETTE — Marquette's public beaches, indeed beaches across the state, are a great summertime getaway, but unfortunately, not every beach is suited for swimming and splashing every day. Wildlife waste (especially from waterfowl), agricultural runoff, pet manure, wastewater spills, toxic ...

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy reading, whether under a tree, by the lakeshore or on a sunny balcony. Books bring adventure, inspiration and endless possibilities to the season. It’s also the season for outdoor activities, including sports. The baseball season is in full swing, and ...

• Mini Bluey Bash — Monday, 10-11 a.m., Peter White Public Library Community Room. For children preschool age and younger with a loving adult — Bluey & Bingo games and crafts! No admission charge. For more information and to check the status of the program, call 906-226-4323 or ...

TOPEKA, Kan. — The woman often credited with sewing the first national U.S. flag — at the request of George Washington himself, her descendants claimed — might have been puzzled by Saturday's modern Flag Day. In Betsy Ross' day, flags marked ships and told soldiers where they should move ...

“In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explode, and ever sunset is different.” - John Steinbeck MARQUETTE — Summer is trying, and trying hard, but still having a devil of a time getting going. witrh only small hints of warm temperatures again this week but even those have ...

“All my life I believed I knew something. But then one strange day came when I realized that I knew nothing, yes, I knew nothing. And so, words became void of meaning. I have arrived too late at ultimate uncertainty.” – Era Pound What a strange start to summer! The cool spring days have ...