A crowd of 218 people registered and walked in the first Baraga County “Out of the Darkness” community walk
in downtown L’Anse Saturday morning, Sept. 13, 2014. The event brought awareness, education and comfort to
those who are themselves, or have family dealing with depression, suicide and related issues. To read more
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Pethtel loves a 10-foot stump!
A dying spruce tree in the yard of Ojibwa Community College’s Wabanung campus in L’Anse (the old hospital building) is quickly becoming a beautiful symbol of Native culture. Chainsaw wood-carving artist Rich Pethtel of Chassell put his talents to work last week, creating a very meaningful and beautiful representation of spiritually powerful animals. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.
Chances are frighteningly high you know someone who has committed suicide. Here, finally, is a way to help. An “Out of the darkness Walk” will be held in Baraga County Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the L’Anse Waterfront Park. The walk will foster education, prevention and healing by bringing the problem to light and raising funds to help prevent suicide. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online or buy a print copy at our local retailers.
“Who would have thunk?” Longtime L’Anse football coach Jerry Bugni issued that sentiment before a crowd gathered at the new L’Anse High School’s “Volunteer Field” dedication Monday, Aug. 25, 2014. Part of the L’Anse Sports Complex, a push was made to allow the Hornet football teams to play a the new facility this fall. However, the overall project began back in 2007 after the Linden Creek flooded its banks leaving the teams’ Mewadowbrook Field unusable.
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