Still time to take in fall’s colorful splendor
The weather forecast for the coming days seems to be reasonably temperate with a mixture of clouds and sun, a perfect opportunity, we believe, to get out of the house and soak up some autumn splendor. Completely sunny days might be a bit more ideal, but we are still hoping everyone finds at least a little bit of time to look around at the fall leaves. Scarlet. Persimmon. Lemon yellow. Orange … those are just a few of the colors found on trees throughout Superiorland and the Upper Peninsula for just a little bit longer. Winter is looming — the National Weather Service issued a ...
Prepare teen drivers for the road ahead
The State Patrol in neighboring Wisconsin has chosen to highlight teen driver safety as its October Law of the Month. As always, the advice given works for Upper Peninsula residents as well, not just those across the border. A teen driver is involved in a crash every 28 minutes in Wisconsin, according to the WSP. Inexperience, distractions and speed often contribute to these crashes. Parents and caregivers have an important role in teaching teen drivers to make smart choices before handing over the keys, the WSP states in a news release. “Ongoing conversations about safe driving can ...
