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Eastern U.P. destinations ‘World’s best’

By CHRISTIE MASTRIC Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — Two outdoor attractions in the eastern Upper Peninsula have been recognized for what they have to offer to visitors. Mackinac Island earned high marks in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, which were announced on Tuesday. The ...

Enjoy the fruits of beautiful summer

“If it could only be like this always — always summer, always alone, the fruit always ripe. — Evelyn Waugh The middle of July is pure summer — lazy summer days with a warm sun and a cool breeze coming in off Lake Superior. Canadian wildfire smoke is still a consideration on many of ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

EDITOR’S NOTE: Superiorland Yesterdays is prepared by the reference desk staff at Peter White Public Library. 30 years ago MARQUETTE - Northern Michigan University has received a state grant for specialized police training in the Upper Peninsula. The U.P. Law Enforcement Development Center ...

UPCM Beach Party scheduled

MARQUETTE — The Second Thursday Creativity Series at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum presents “Beach Party!” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday. Experience hands-on craft activities, creative snacks, and free Culver’s frozen custard. It’s free to participate.

Presque Isle walking hours updated

MARQUETTE — The Presque Isle Park walking hours on Monday and Wednesday evenings have been changed to 6 p.m. to the close of the park. This is an extension from the current walking hours of 6 to 8 p.m. on those days.

West Health Foundation awards grants

By Journal Staff ISHPEMING, — Several area organizations got a boost from the West End Health Foundation’s Spring Capital Grant. The WEHF held a check presentation for the spring grant awardees and School Grant awardees in May. According to a press release, the amount of funding for ...