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Sault tribe Fisheries Program stocks more than 1 million fish

SAULT STE. MARIE — The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Natural Resources Division Fisheries Program has completed another successful spring stocking season, introducing more than 1 million fish into waters across the Upper Great Lakes to help strengthen regional fisheries and ...

Fishing fans can catch Mike DelVisco in Marquette

MARQUETTE — The public is invited to join professional fisherman Mike DelVisco at the Texas Roadhouse in Marquette as he shares fishing tips, answers questions, takes selfies and signs autographs.   Guests can register to win a fishing prize package which includes a selection of lures ...

Vehicle accident investigated

HARVEY — On Monday at approximately 8:34 a.m., Chocolay Township Police Department officers were called to the scene of a single vehicle accident on M-28 near the Alger County line. Initial reports stated that the driver was trapped in the vehicle and that the vehicle may have been smoking. Quick acting citizens were able to get the driver out of the truck and to a safe location. An investigation showed that the truck was traveling east-bound on M-28 and left the roadway to the south. The truck struck a large tree, which caused the truck to stop abruptly. The driver was ...

Field Life field days set

MUNISING — On July 28-29, Alger and Delta conservation districts will host the Soil Life is Farm Life field days on Alger County farms. With support from Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, this two-day event offers 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 for July 28 and 29.

Alex Thomas And Friends Puppet Show
 coming

MARQUETTE — From 10-10:45 a.m. Monday, July 20, in the Peter White Public Library Community Room, three baby dinosaurs are about to hatch and participants get a front-row seat. This interactive puppet show brings the prehistoric world roaring to life as adorable baby dinosaur puppets crack out of their eggs during the live performance. Through fun storytelling, audience participation and plenty of dino-mite moments, participants will explore different dinosaur species, ancient ecosystems and the exciting world of paleontology. It's an egg-cellent blend of education and entertainment ...