‘A Tradition Worth Keeping’
PELKIE — The year 1941 was surely a memorable one. It was when the US entered World War II and also when many things that are still around today — M&MS, Cheerios and styrofoam — were first introduced. The year 1941 was also the first year of the Baraga County fair. The theme of this ...
Drive safely to protect yourself, your family, others
To drive safely, it is important for all of us to follow the following recommendations that are from the USA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. • Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time – Wearing your seat belt can save your life and reduce the risk of injuries if you’re in a ...
Choral society to begin holiday concert rehearsals
MARQUETTE — The Marquette Choral Society will begin rehearsals for its December concert of Holiday Favorites on Aug. 24, in the Northern Michigan University Thomas Fine Arts Building. The repertoire will include a variety of music from composers like Stephen Paulus, Felix Mendelssohn, Steve Heitzig, Healey William and John Tavener. No audition is required to join MCS. New and returning members may register at one of the first two rehearsals, Aug. 24 or Aug. 31. Participants should arrive early as registration will begin at 6 p.m. A $70 registration fee helps cover the cost of music ...
Bahrman gift honors late husband, will support advancements in heart valve development
MUNISING – Michigan State University College of Human Medicine has announced a major gift to the MSU Institute for Quantitative Health Science & Engineering in memory of David Bahrman, a lifelong Upper Peninsula farmer. Through a $100,000 gift and a commitment of half her estate, ...
Silver Creek Church celebrates 20 years of providing backpacks
HARVEY — Silver Creek Church will host its annual Backpack SOS community outreach from 9–11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Silver Creek Church in Harvey. This year marks the 20th year Silver Creek Church has provided backpacks and school supplies to local children. The drive-through event is open to children Pre-K through 12 grade. Children do not need to be present and no pre-registration is required for this drive-through event. Each child will receive a backpack, age-appropriate school supplies, a pair of socks, a hygiene kit and a voucher for three free outfits from Silver Creek ...