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Shop smart to avoid back-to-school scams

Hard — and perhaps depressing — to believe the 2026-27 school year will begin in only a few weeks. The back-to-school season is a busy time of year for both students and guardians. Consumers of all ages will be searching for the best deals on the supplies and products they need — and for scammers, this presents an opportunity, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection warned in a news release. The DATCP offered these tips and resources to avoid pitfalls when getting ready for classes to start: Online shopping scams Online shoppers may be drawn ...

Road construction season is here, so drive accordingly

It seemed like Upper Peninsula residents waited a little bit longer than usual for the lingering winter of 2025-26 to dissipate and consistent summer-like weather to arrive. And along with summer comes all the things we expect, including picnics, camping, swimming and a great many road construction projects. Yes, mixed in with all the things we look forward to during nice weather are those road projects that can seem a little annoying, especially if they delay a trip. However, these projects will be making improvements to the routes we travel by motor vehicle that, when finished, will ...

Event Sunday in IM to honor Dr. Jacobs

BOUQUET The community will have the chance Sunday afternoon to say thanks to longtime area family physician Dr. Donald Jacobs. Local families, physicians, nursing and medical center staff and others are invited to Pine Grove Country Club, 520 W. Hughitt St. in Iron Mountain, from 2 to 5 ...

PEO thanks Culver’s for recent fundraiser

BOUQUET To the owners, managers, and staff of Culver’s, a huge thank you for recently partnering with our P.E.O. Chapter AN for a Culver’s Cares fundraiser at your Iron Mountain restaurant. It was fun being a part of the staff for the evening. Thanks to your hospitality and the donation of a portion of the evening’s sales, we will be able to continue helping women fulfill their educational goals by supporting P.E.O. philanthropies. We thank all of you, and your customers, for your generosity! For more information on P.E.O., go to www.peointernational.org.