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Norway-Vulcan introduces first Hall of Distinction class

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NORWAY — Norway-Vulcan Area Schools has announced the inaugural class of its new Hall of Distinction, honoring five individuals and a state champion football team. The 2026 class of inductees includes Raymond Bray, Peter J. Brackett, Robert Danielson, Robert Gianninzio, Irving Soderlund ...

UP’s jobless rate dips below 6%

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IRON MOUNTAIN — The Upper Peninsula’s not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 5.9% in May, down from 6.3% in April and 6.2% a year ago, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. The U.P. was one of only three regions to exhibit a ...

Heat wave in forecast ahead of July 4

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Highs in the low 80s are predicted this weekend, but the forecast will take a much hotter turn through next week, according to the National Weather Service. For the Iron Mountain area, NWS predicts a high of 91 on Monday, 97 on Tuesday, 95 on Wednesday, 93 on Thursday and 90 on Friday. For ...

Comments sought from community on Dr. Jacobs

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Iron Mountain’s Dr. Donald Jacobs recently retired after 66 years in family medicine that saw him deliver babies, make house calls, do surgery and provide health care to generations. To honor the broad effect Dr. Jacobs has had in the region, The Daily News plans to do an extensive story ...

Visit with Heimo and Edna Korth at UP convention

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ESCANABA — Heimo and Edna Korth of “The Last Alaskans” will be on hand at the U.P. Trappers Association Convention and Outdoor Expo set for July 10 and 11 at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba Heimo Korth will be sharing “Stories from the Arctic – Slideshow and Q&A” in a ...