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Monday, April 14, 2025
Bayliss Public Library in Sault Ste. Marie is hosting the first induction ceremony for the Upper Peninsula Literary Hall of Fame, to honor the great writers from the history of the area. Presenters for the event include library Manager Meredith Sommers from Sault Ste. Marie, poet April Lindala from Marquette, […]
By Michael Hindy, Three Shores CISMA Coordinator As the last of the trees have lost their leaves, we all know that snow is just around the corner. Whether it’s snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiling, or spending hours on the lake ice fishing, winter in the Upper Peninsula has something for everyone to […]
Sharon M. Kennedy has mastered the art of telling short stories due in part to her history as a columnist for the Sault News in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the articles she has written for the Mackinac Journal and her collection of short stories in View from the Sideroad: A Collection of Upper Peninsula […]
You can learn how to prevent Type 2 Diabetes together with other Michigan residents in the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) on-line lifestyle change program offered by Michigan State University Extension. The program series starts Wednesday April 27th. Guided by two trained MSU Extension lifestyle coaches, groups of participants learn […]
Active wildlife is one of the surest signs that winter is over and spring has arrived. Watch out for these animals you might find in your backyard this spring. There are many signs that spring has arrived: warmer weather, longer days, and colorful, blooming flowers. Some of the most exciting […]
Hazardous weather conditions are one of the major factors in car health. Learn some tips for protecting your car against bad weather to keep it running. In rain or snow, your car is always at risk of sustaining physical damage that could negatively affect its performance. You need to take […]
Pet dander is one of the leading causes of household allergies. To stave off red eyes and sneezes, take these steps to reduce dander accumulation in your home. We love our pets, but it can be difficult to reconcile their faithful companionship with the allergic reactions they can cause. It’s […]
If you live in a home with a basement, you may want to utilize that space as more than just a cellar, but how do you start renovating it into a livable space? Any basement that can be furnished and made comfortable becomes a bonus room in the house. Sometimes, […]
There are several ways in which distracted driving is dangerous. You owe it to yourself and everyone else on the road to ensure your focus remains on the road. Distracted driving may seem like no big deal to some, but there are very real consequences if something goes wrong. While […]
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and at all Michigan military facilities to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, March 6 to honor the life and service of Lieutenant General Vernon Andrews, former Michigan National Guard adjutant general. The flag honors will coincide with his funeral. “Our […]