By CHRISTIE MASTRIC Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — Changing characters and storylines make up a new book of poems written by Marquette poet Russell Thorburn. Titled “Let It Be Told in a Single Breath,” Thorburn’s book follows other accomplishments, such as being the first ...

By Michigan State University Extension MARQUETTE — Michigan 4-H takes youth to Washington, D.C. every year for positive youth development programming, teaching teens citizenship and leadership skills. When Liana Pepin, Marquette County’s 4-H staff person, took on the role of ...

When I went on outdoorsy family vacations when I was a kid, I thought one of the coolest jobs ever was to work in a ranger’s station or similar facility where many brochures were to be had for the taking. I would be surrounded — at least on the outside — of a beautiful wooded area full ...

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A new state law allows alcoholic drinks to be sold at college sporting events in Michigan. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Tuesday allowing liquor licenses to be issued to sporting venues at public universities, including Michigan State in East Lansing and the ...

By Journal Staff ESCANABA — The largest trapping event in North America, the National Trappers Association Convention and Outdoor Show, will be July 27-29 at the Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. Many legendary trappers from around the U.S. will sell their wares, giving ...

Excerpts from The Wisconsin American Legion Notes from Badger Boys State The 2023 session of Badger Boys State was the 80th incarnation of the program in Wisconsin. The Rev. Tom Skrenes, who retired from his role as Bishop Reverend of the Northern Great Lakes Synod of the Evangelical ...