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Boogie Fest Too opens in Rock

ROCK — Boogie Fest Too is prepared for another year celebrating Labor Day in Rock. Boogie Fest took place in the 1970s and ’80s, and a few years ago, a group began reorganizing a similar event. This year’s lineup of live music plays today through Sunday. Camping began Thursday at noon ...

Book released for Steam and Gas Engine Association’s 50th year

ESCANABA — The Upper Peninsula Steam and Gas Engine Association will host its 50th-annual event over Labor Day weekend starting Friday at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. The gathering of collectors, tinkerers, mechanics, farmers, artisans, enthusiasts and oglers provides a glimpse ...

Romps family confirms plans to rebuild the Stonehouse

ESCANABA – Owners of the Stonehouse officially announced Wednesday they will rebuild after a fire Dec. 21 destroyed the well-known restaurant at Ludington Street and Lincoln Road. “We’re anticipating breaking ground on September 8," said Starr Romps, part of the Romps family that owns ...

UP lawmakers call for separate Natural Resources Commission

Legislation sponsored by state representatives from the Upper Peninsula would create a separate Natural Resources Commission to oversee hunting and fishing rules for the region. Under the bills, the U.P. NRC would have exclusive authority to regulate the taking of game and sport fish in the ...

North Bluff Disc Golf League concludes season

GLADSTONE — The North Bluff Summer Disc Golf League, which plays at the popular course atop the bluff near the fields of the John and Melissa Hesse Sports Park in Gladstone, had a good season, with about 20 to 30 players showing up weekly for recreation and light competition on Wednesday ...