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Keeping peace in Palestine

MARQUETTE - Sometimes a little moral support can go a long way.The Rev. Nancy Amacher, a retired Evangelical Lutheran Church in America pastor and former senior pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church, recently returned from Israel and Palestine - a region of the world not exactly known for peace and ...

Trapper’s ed class to be held

ESCANABA - The Upper Peninsula Trappers Association is sponsoring a Trapper's Education Class at the Pocket Park Building at the U.P. State Fairgrounds on Sept. 17.It is open to kids or adults who want to learn how to trap in a safe, responsible manner. This is a comprehensive course covering ...

Yooper identity crisis: Proud native takes issue with stereotypes

Pasties, plaid, guns, nature and the Green Bay Packers.That's what Yoopers are all about, eh?Sure, the above list offers a narrow view into what life is like for some folks who call the Upper Peninsula home. But for many of our friends below the bridge, that's all we are. Just a buncha ...

‘Bad Moms,’ good film: Raunchy comedy has very sweet heart

The new movie "Bad Moms" made me cry. Seriously. Went to see the movie Saturday with my dear friend Heather and walked out with tears running down my face.Not because it was a bad movie. It was hilarious. Raunchy but hilarious. In fact, it's best I offer a disclaimer: it's a film I recommend ...

NHS student packets ready

NEGAUNEE - Negaunee High School students in grades nine through 12 can pick up their schedule packets in the high school office from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today, Tuesday and Wednesday. Schedule packets that are not picked up will be mailed Thursday morning.Included in the packet will be the ...

Free Store moving to Lakestate property

HARVEY - People who depended on the Free Store for basic needs - but had to go without them after the closing of Grace United Methodist Church in January - shouldn't have to wait long to have those needs met again.The new Free Store is expected to relocate at the rental building adjacent to the ...