MANISTIQUE — A local dive rescue team and state police teamed recently helped clean up a state park. The Delta County Sheriff Dive Rescue Team recently conducted a cleaning of Kitch-iti-kipi (a natural spring) at Palms Book State Park in Manistique. It was a joint effort between Delta County ...

ESCANABNA — Puppies and kittens are cute, but we don’t need any more of them. Animal shelters across the country are overwhelmed and overcrowded — putting stress on veterinarians, animal shelters and the pets themselves. According to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ...

IRON RIVER — Students from Purdue University’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources were back in Iron County in May as part of an ongoing study of the Iron River and the long-term effects area mining has had on area streams. As a final step, students presented their findings for ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — A long-range forecast from the National Weather Service favors above-average temperatures in the Upper Peninsula this summer while the outlook is neutral on rainfall. The Climate Predication Center sees a 45% chance of above-average temperatures through August and a 20% ...

HANCOCK — The first in-depth economic impact analysis of tourism in the Western U.P. has been released to the public. The Western Upper Peninsula Planning & Development Region had been considering the project for years, said Executive D 0irector Jerry Wuorenmaa.“Travel Michigan, Pure ...

FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence County Historical Society will recognize “Past Celebrations” with a new exhibit for the 2024 season. The museum, which opens Thursday, has developed displays from years of Labor Days, Reunion 2000, Centennial Daze and Firemen Tournaments. Many photographs ...