By PHIL TARVAINEN and BEN ORDIWAY Guest Contributors And when I am forgotten, as I shall be And sleep in dull, cold marble, where no mention Of me more must be heard of, say, “I taught thee.” Cardinal Wolsey–Henry VIII Act 3, Scene 2 They say the Army gets smaller the longer ...

John Carney, the Irish filmmaker of “Once,” “Sing Street” and “Begin Again,” makes the movie version of “three chords and the truth.” His films, unabashedly earnest, feel-good movies for cynical times, are lo-fi musicals that tell simple stories, charmingly. There are love ...

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 ...

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 ...