Running shorts

July thus far has been a month of making up for lost training time.

Timber harvests, thinning planned for Chippewa Hills Pathway

People using the Chippewa Hills Pathway trail system, near Alpena, over the next five years likely will notice timber harvest activity and changes to the landscape. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is sharing highlights and background to keep the public informed about what to expect, as work is anticipated to get underway as early as this week.

Korean War Veterans Armistice Day is July 27

The Korean War is known as “The Forgotten War,” but a special day is set aside each year to help us remember all who served and died during this conflict on the other side of the world.

The face of education

Faculty plays an indispensable role in the overall success of a college discipline or program.

Kirtland board pursues security upgrades

The board of trustees for Kirtland Community College voted unanimously to enter an agreement with the security company Convergint Technologies, contingent on references, to upgrade campus security at the board’s regular meeting July 17.

Seen at the show

Pioneer Power presented its 32nd annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show July 17-20 at the club’s show grounds east of West Branch. Vintage tractors and gas engines are featured and artifacts of the pioneer past are exhibited in several buildings on the property.