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U.P. climate change worth learning about
February 13, 2013 There’s little doubt that weather patterns surrounding the Upper Peninsula and adjacent Lake Superior are shiftin. more »»
Child seat proposal would improve enforcement of law
February 12, 2013 A bill introduced in a state Senate committee today has the ability to improve enforcement of the state’s child seat law. more »»
State emergency fund concept has merit
February 11, 2013 Gov. Rick Snyder will reportedly propose the creation of an emergency fund that could be used in the case of dire emergencies, such as floods, tornadoes and forest fire. more »»
Health department forum on fungal disease helpful
February 10, 2013 The Marquette County Health Department has decided to hold a forum in Big Bay next month to educate the public about blastomycosis, which has been a concern to local residents since its discovery in... more »»
Reasonable discussion needed on many issues
February 10, 2013 I am always at a loss when some wonder why our national conversations on issues like gun control, national debt, immigration, etc., tend to be emotional. more »»
UPPA: Competition is good as long as it’s fair
February 10, 2013 In reading many of the comments in response to the Jan. more »»
Snyder has series of daunting challenges ahead for this year
February 10, 2013 No smooth sailing for Gov. Rick Snyder or state lawmakers in the year ahead. There’s a lot more to be done if they want to continue reshaping Michigan. more »»
National deficit coming down but not fast enough
February 9, 2013 News this week that the deficit for the most recent fiscal year won’t top $1 trillion was met with mixed results in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere. more »»
Reduced number of bankruptcies a positive sign
February 7, 2013 In what most are hailing as another sign that the economy is steadily improving, bankruptcy cases across the state of Michigan have dropped. So have filings in the Upper Peninsula. more »»
Keeping snow off fire hydrants a wise effort
February 6, 2013 After a rather slow start, this winter has picked up steam and is turning into a fairly normal one across the region. more »»
City open house chance to ‘meet’ Marquette
February 5, 2013 An event tonight will provide a perfect opportunity for residents to get to know their city a little better. more »»
Some steroid injections play havoc with health
February 4, 2013 It’s appearing that even when steroids are administered by a doctor under controlled conditions that problems are possibl. more »»
Outhouse Classic an example of local culture, fun
February 3, 2013 It’s almost that time again. Time to go —to the Trenary Outhouse Classic that i. more »»
All of us have role to play in suicide prevention
February 3, 2013 As we start 2013 we need to take time to reflect on the past year and how suicide has affected us locally and nationally. more »»
Improving state’s infrastructure is lawmaker’s priority job
February 3, 2013 It’s past time for Michigan to take action on roads. The state’s infrastructure is crumbling and political gridlock has prevented meaningful action on inadequate funding for years. Gov. more »»
We all must get involved to stop bullying
February 2, 2013 We were shocked and horrified with the recent news that a child from a small, rural town in Ohio took her own life. And the early information we’ve seen strongly suggests it was because of bullying. more »»
Snow is good news to the area, many events
February 1, 2013 Snow season is back. more »»
Alger County offers great outdoors events
January 31, 2013 Ol’ Man Winter once again threw us a curve this week with blowing snow and frigid temperatures, but that shouldn’t keep Upper Peninsula residents from enjoying the outdoors. more »»
Senior center proposal prompts many questions
January 30, 2013 We hope the future of the city’s senior center becomes a little less murky in the coming months. more »»
Part-time legislature debate in Lansing will be informative
January 29, 2013 We plan to watch, with interest, a debate that's going to take place in Lansing on making the Michigan Legislature part time. more »» |
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