We suspect more than a handful of Upper Peninsula residents and people everywhere are in the process of laying in a supply of very noisy fireworks to help commemorate the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend. And why not? Michigan law, changed a few years back, opened the door — with some ...

Summer in much of the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin means getting out on the water, whether fishing, swimming or taking any kind of watercraft out for some quality time. But when enjoying the numerous natural waterways of the region, the public should keep an eye out for other ...

With the summer months just beginning, thunderstorms can develop quickly. One of the biggest dangers thunderstorms bring are lightning strikes. Tuesday is Wisconsin Lightning Safety Awareness Day, and ReadyWisconsin encourages everyone to learn how to stay safe and be prepared before storms ...

Bouquet: The Dickinson County Cancer Unit Loan Closet, 201 E. Breitung Ave. in Kingsford, would like to extend our sincere thanks to all local residents who visited our organization during our recent 25th-anniversary open house. Our volunteers gave tours and explained the workings of our ...

With summer officially arriving today and temperatures expected to be in the upper 80s and 90s into next week, Emplify Health by Bellin has some advice for avoiding the dangerous effects of high heat, especially if active outdoors — — Drink more nonalcoholic fluids: No matter your ...

Summer break from school is in full swing in the region. With that in mind, AAA urges drivers to watch for children spending more time outdoors, playing, biking and walking along streets and roadways. “Summer should be a season of fun, yet it also presents traffic safety risks,” Adrienne ...