MSP to hold free defensive driving classes for teens
MARQUETTE — The Michigan State Police will offer its Teen Defensive Driving program at two Upper Peninsula locations in August, giving young drivers the opportunity to build safe driving skills through hands-on instruction with MSP troopers. The free sessions will be held Aug. 15 at the ...
Marquette physician receives honorary degree
MARQUETTE — Dexter Clark DO, FAAFP, a family physician in Marquette, has achieved the Degree of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the national medical association representing nearly 128,300 family physicians, residents and medical students. Established in 1971, the AAFP Degree of Fellow recognizes family physicians who have distinguished themselves through service to family medicine and ongoing professional development. This year’s fellowship class brings the total number of AAFP Fellows to more than 18,000 nationwide. AAFP Fellowship entitles the physician to ...
Alger, Delta conservation districts to host Soil Life is Farm Life field days
CHATHAM — With support from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Soil Life is Farm Life field days is a two-day event on July 28-29 offering tours of local farms and demonstrations of regenerative agriculture in practice, as well as a keynote talk from Eric Fuchs of the Soil Health Academy. This is a free event, but participants are asked to pre-register to allow for meal and give-away planning. Registration is separate. More information and registration are available at ...
Some U.P. MDOT roadside parks closing for upgrades
ESCANABA – Some roadside parks operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation in the Upper Peninsula will be closing temporarily for toilet building upgrades. The following roadside parks will be closed from Monday, July 27 to Monday, Aug. 20, for construction activities: Alger County • Au Train Beach Roadside Park on M-28 • Deer Lake Roadside Park on M-28 • Grand Island Roadside Park on M-28 Keweenaw County • Snow Gauge Roadside Park on US 41 • Great Sand Bay Roadside Park on M-26 • Esry Roadside Park on M-26 • Hebard Roadside Park on M-26 Some parks ...
Northwords and music: Summer dreams
MARQUETTE — From 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday in the Peter White Public Library Community Room, adults, seniors and family are invited to join 2022 Marquette Writer of the Year B. G. Bradley and his friends for an evening of music, stories, poetry and skits sure to make you laugh, cry, clap, and sing for those big moments in our lives. The show features two-time U. P. Poet Laureate Marty Achatz; musicians Linda Smith and Seamus Collins (Big Lake Acoustic); actress Jacque Love; and actor Jim Edwards. This event will also be livestreamed. For more information, contact Marty at 226-4322, ...