Winter is in full swing here in the Upper Peninsula and with it, the familiar sights and sounds of snowmobiles. Snowmobiling is big business in the Upper Peninsula. Beyond the locals who participate in the winter activity, tourists from all around the country head to the U.P. with their sleds ...

It’s January again, which means it’s time to look to the sky. The Ishpeming Ski Club will be hosting its 138th annual Ski Jumping Tournament, which will be held at the U.P. Nordic Ski Complex. The tournament events will begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. on Jan. 18 with the junior ...

We would like to take this opportunity to call to readers’ attention the death and life of Mary Jayne Hallifax, age 96, of Munising, who passed Saturday. Mary Jayne, as she liked to be called, was one of a kind, something of a community chronicler who photographed and reported on all things ...

Winter is officially here, and with that comes the potential for dangerous road conditions. Snow, sleet and ice make it harder to control and stop a vehicle. From October 2023 to May 2024, winter weather contributed to more than 11,000 crashes in Wisconsin, resulting in nine fatalities and ...

As Michiganders ring in the New Year, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is encouraging food safety be prioritized as part of New Year’s resolutions. Proper food handling and preparation can prevent foodborne illnesses and keep families safe. “New Year’s ...

New Year’s Eve can be the kind of night where lifelong memories are made. Friends celebrate together and there is even a chance you can sneak a New Year’s kiss. But for many, New Year’s Eve can lead to trouble and tragedy. Long considered a major drinking holiday, celebrations of the new ...