Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Latest news, weather, high school sports for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Program aimed at dealing with recent suicides
Posted: 03.01.2012 at 4:58 PM
Jerry Tudor

Live Truck Operator/Reporter

0

NEGAUNEE -- One program this weekend hopes to reach out to those who have been affected by the recent suicides in Marquette County.

In response to those deaths in the Negaunee and Marquette area schools, the Marquette Alger Regional Educational Service Agency is hosting a community conversation.

Author and educator Dave Opalewski will be speaking about how the community is impacted by youth crisis and suicide.

"The origin behind this event actually started with some students from Ishpeming Public High School they approached their principal and the principal brought the superintendent in and the students asked what do we do to avoid our school being next," said Deb Asano of MARESA. 

The program is scheduled for Saturday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The community is encouraged to come and discuss how they've been affected and how they can help prevent these tragedies in the future.

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Trial delayed for man accused of spitting in sandwich
Andrew LaCombe  |  Yesterday at 10:35 AM  |  9 comments
Thumbnail
Three adults and an infant sent to hospital in afternoon crash
Sarah Blakely  |  Yesterday at 10:45 AM  |  2 comments
Thumbnail
Man faces prison time after massive pot bust
Andrew LaCombe  |  Yesterday at 11:16 AM  |  2 comments
Follow Upper Michigan's Source
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Check This Out!
Your Health Matters
Health news and information.
Best Bets
See what the experts have to say.
Used Car Central
See what used cars are being sold in your area.
YooperTube
Share your video and pictures with others in the U.P.
ADVERTISEMENT