For many in Superiorland, this week with its warming temperatures and sunnier skies heralds the coming of spring. No more (or a reduced number, at least) slippery roads, poor visibility and stuck vehicles — until next winter. But that doesn’t mean we should let our guard down, when it ...

A state legislative effort headed up by an Upper Peninsula Republican seems to be in the right track, as far as solar energy generation is concerned. State Sen. Ed McBroom of Waucedah Township, along with a downstate Democrat, has introduced bills encouraging the building and regulation of ...

State Rep Jenn Hill, D-Marquette, recently held a town hall on to talk about elder care in the region. Maureen McFadden, senior services manager for the city of Marquette, joined Hill for the event. “We’re here to serve the taxpayers and try to get them to live with the most ...

What a wonderful organization is Courage Incorporated, an Upper Peninsula-based volunteer non-profit organization. Courage Incorporated works with individuals and veterans with physical disabilities to enjoy the woods and the water which are plentiful here in the U.P. Courage Incorporated ...

While the temperature may not feel like spring, the calendar assures us it has indeed arrived. Regardless, if you and your family are looking for a festive way to celebrate Easter, there are a few family-friendly events in the Marquette area this weekend. The Kiwanis Club of Marquette will ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared April as Native Plant Month in Michigan. We’ll save you are the “whereases” and “therefores,” but basically, the month, it is hoped, will bring attention to indigenous species that have evolved alongside native wildlife and occur naturally in a ...