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ICYMLC says thanks for market livestock support

Bouquet: The Iron County Youth Market Livestock Council would like to thank the following buyers who purchased a market livestock animal at the 2026 Iron County Fair in Iron River: Pat Sommers — Sommers’ Sausage, The Lud Stoor Agency, Mario’s Outdoor Power Equipment, Saigh Family Denistry, The Pasty Corner, Valley Hydraulic and Excavating, Ken Santi, Santi Septic, Crystal Steel House, Slivensky Hardware and Lumber, First National Bank & Trust, Denell Construction, Osterlund Excavating, Dr. Swan, Shamco, Limbwalker Tree Service, Simbob Heating And Cooling, HBI, Wickwire, King ...

‘Don’t Move Firewood’ this Labor Day weekend

Planning to sit around a fire at the campgrounds or in the backyard this long Labor Day holiday weekend? There’s good reasons to “buy local” when it comes to the wood used, state officials advise. Firewood movement is among the most common pathways for spreading invasive insects and plant diseases, according to the Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources. The Michigan Invasive Species Program’s longstanding “Don’t Move Firewood” campaign asks Michiganders to purchase firewood at or near their destination and choose certified ...

Michigan takes deeper look at higher education

Michigan's Office of Higher Education will host a virtual summit at 2 p.m. Eastern time, Friday, Oct. 2, to review research priorities as the state tries to have 60% of working-age adults earn a postsecondary credential or skills certificate by 2030. According to the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, the state has made progress toward Sixty by 30 through investments in financial aid and student success. More than $740 million in Michigan Achievement Scholarships has supported over 110,000 students since 2023, while the share of undergraduates ...