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Thursday: Boomers & Beyond

Retired state employees to meet

HOUGHTON — State Employee Retirees Association members from the Upper Peninsula plan a noon luncheon July 15 at Kestner Park in Houghton. The group of State of Michigan retirees will share Roy’s Pasties and sandwiches for lunch before a business session. The meeting will feature a presentation of retiree health insurance by Arva Overton of Michigan Blue Cross and other benefit information. State Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Waucedah Township, has also been invited to attend to give a legislative wrap up. Reservations for the meeting are necessary and can be called in to Edgar Sommers ...

U.P. Whitetails coordinates boar hunt

MARQUETTE — For 25-plus years, Terry Weigold from Upper Peninsula Whitetails of Marquette County has helped to coordinate and guide MVH D.J. Jacobetti’s Annual Boar Hunt. This year, U.S. Army veteran and MVHDJJ member, Rodney Runion, successfully bagged a 250# wild boar Special thanks ...

A time of war

NEGAUNEE — In 1943, guys and dolls were gliding across the dance floor to Glenn Miller’s band playing “That Old Black Magic” and Bing Crosby was tugging at heart strings, singing “I’lll Be Home for Christmas.” John Pavaglio of Negaunee wasn’t taking a turn on the dance floor ...

Unique approach for a unique place

MARQUETTE — At Trillium House, the mission has always been to provide compassionate, 24-hour care and support for those who are enrolled in hospice care. Tucked into a quiet neighborhood in Marquette south of 41, the eight-bedroom adult foster care is designed with privacy, dignity and ...

Local commentary

I was told at a young age that you cannot have enough friends. As I age, I often roll that sentiment around in my head and think, how true. During school years, you are tossed into a classroom loaded with potential pals. Extracurricular activities began to sort the whole into smaller groups. ...

If you need a lawyer

MARQUETTE — If you have a legal problem, it is important to act quickly to determine your rights and take steps to protect your interests. There are legal resources available in the community to assist you, and you may wish to hire a lawyer for guidance and representation. Advice ...