IRON MOUNTAIN — In the blink of an eye, Stella pulled off an escape act worthy of Harry Houdini. What happened next was no magic trick. For nine long days, Jeff and Ann Hruska lived…
Kingsford to remove condemned structure
KINGSFORD — A house at 420 Lawrence St. in Kingsford that has been condemned is set for demolition with three…
Former Kingsford Music Booster Club treasurer sentenced for embezzlement
IRON MOUNTAIN — Members of the Kingsford Music Booster Club said they will work to restore trust in the group…
Court finds Enbridge trespassing on tribal lands, must remove Line 5
A federal appeals court has found that Canadian firm Enbridge has been trespassing on the Bad River tribe’s reservation and…
Two from SC killed when motorcycles hit by SUV
OSCEOLA TOWNSHIP — Two people from South Carolina died Wednesday after their motorcycles were struck by an SUV on U.S.…
Michigan fills free college gap, lowers eligibility to 21 — for now
(This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com.) Aerik…
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Lifestyles
Eagle Harbor Art Fair returns this weekend
EAGLE HARBOR — One of the Upper Peninsula’s longest-running summer traditions returns this weekend…
Missing my built-in best friend
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Today's Birthdays
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson County 100-Plus Women Who Care will host its 39th gathering Monday…
100-Plus Women Who Care meet Monday
Local Sports
Gibbs relieved 'stressful' talks over
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally…
Wilson earns honor roll recognition at Albion
Lloyd's backflip at Packers camp shows his excitement
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Packers Family Night, Presented by UW Health Kids takes place tonight. The…
Packers Family Night practice begins at 7:30
Business
The Real Heal wellness facility joins the Dickinson Chamber
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce had a recent ribbon-cutting celebration…
Opinion
Prime time of year to visit farmers markets in area
Though seeing the summer days slip by carries a little sadness, one of the prime benefits of August is fresh produce and other products that can be purchased — often only a short time after being picked — at the farmers markets that set up in area communities. Most gardens or farms that cultivate…
Editorial cartoon for Aug. 7, 2026
The ‘climate crisis’ scaremongers
Trump signs actions to limit birthright citizenship and curb ‘birth tourism’
News
News briefs
Sen. Cassidy backs Blanche WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he'll vote for Todd Blanche as attorney general, likely paving the way for Blanche to be confirmed to lead President Donald Trump's Justice Department. Cassidy announced his support Friday on the Senate floor, saying Blanche isn't perfect but no one…
Ballroom needs congressional OK, court says
Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia sign a mutual defense deal
Administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul
Obituaries
Beverley Watson
Dawn Dryjanski
Jane C. Johnson
Becky Jean Hill-Johnson
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