Central Region

Newspaper chooses the Seven Wonders of Michigan

Source: Hometown Life

Beacon House expands services in Marquette
Active Physical Therapy coming to Ishpeming
USA Today sends travelers to the U.P.

Source: USA Today

Escanaba looks pretty great for 150 years old. I Shawn Malone
Escanaba: 150 years young and looking to the future

It's almost hard to believe that Escanaba is 150 years old. First and foremost, the city looks darn good for its age. Secondly, there just seems to be a youthful energy buzzing around where you least expect to find it. But at 150 years old, the city has plenty of experience--including plenty of economic ups and downs--under its belt. But the future may be a bright one for this Upper Peninsula town. Managing editor Sam Eggleston explains.

Orange globular cloud video taken in U.P. gets online traction

Source: Los Angeles Times

Marquette Lower Harbor Rainbow
Malone’s Lens: A glimmer of color

Let's be honest here: no one does spectacular like Mother Nature. Shawn Malone happened to be lucky enough to step outside and snag this gorgeous shot of Mother Nature showing off during a recent round of rain storms in Marquette.

Full boats for the Pictured Rocks Cruises
Malone’s Lens: Cruising in style

It's tourist season here in the Upper Peninsula and that means there are a lot of folks trying to see a lot of the natural wonders the U.P. has to offer -- like these folks getting ready for a cruise to see Pictured Rocks.

creative dog walking
Why the U.P. should go to the dogs

Whether a community is dog-friendly or not can mean a lot to prospective residents looking for a nice neighborhood for their family, which often includes dogs. City ordinances, from leash laws to the creation of dog parks, are a factor that some Upper Peninsula administrators have on their minds.

Marquette profiled as Midwest travel location

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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