Bouquet From John Pickard, president, Soo Line Steam Engine No. 730 Authority, Gladstone: During the month of May, Upper Peninsula State Bank opened more than just its doors — it opened its heart to the rich history that helped shape the City of Gladstone. As proud stewards of ...

Getting out for the July 4 holiday weekend? A camping trip somewhere in the Upper Peninsula? Visiting friends or relatives downstate? Perhaps just a drive to some of the nearby celebrations. One of the things that can ruin plans quicker than a thunderstorm is car trouble. This is a case where ...

Summer in the Upper Peninsula can mean breaking out the UTVs or ATVs for some off-road adventures in the north woods. The region is rich with ORV trails in counties on both sides of the Michigan-Wisconsin border. It offers hours of recreational riding through some of the best scenery to be ...

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 ...