Eastern Region

Michigan state parks are best in country, says national award

We sometimes take for granted our wonderful state parks and recreation areas in Michigan, but the National Recreation and Park Association obviously doesn’t, because the group awarded Michigan its 2011 […]

LSSU graduating nurses lend a helping hand by raising funds for Hospice House
50th Anniversary bridge lighting winner chosen
When sales go flat

When it comes to business and marketing, Black Ink Assets president David Saint-Onge knows what he's talking about--that's why it's Upper Peninsula Second Wave's pleasure to host some of his insights in a new guest column that starts with this piece about small businesses, sales for cash flow and what to do if those sales fail.

U.P. sports on showcase

The U.P. Sports Hall of Fame honors key figures in U.P. sports history and provides scholarships for the region's student-athletes. Former award-winning area sports writer Kurt Mensching looks at the Hall of Fame and what makes it, and those enshrined there, special.

mBank has bright 3Q results
New book by Legends of the Fall author set in the U.P.

Source: The Toronto Star

EUP teachers take advantage of educational opportunities
UPside of Life: Welcome to the Emerald City of Manistique

Manistique is one of those towns that is hard to miss--if you're traveling east-to-west across the U.P. you end up near it or through it. Next time, make sure to stop, if you haven't already, and check out everything this gem of a town has to offer.

UPside of Life: Zombies will walk the streets of Sault Ste. Marie

Ever want to be one of the walking dead without having to eat brains? Well, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario is making that happen with a zombie walk benefiting a local food bank. Second Wave managing editor Sam Eggleston talks about the invasion of the living dead, and how you can join them for a good cause.

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