Several locations in region to enjoy autumn-themed fun

October 9, 2026

It’s the time of year for pumpkin patches and corn mazes, with a number of farms in the region ready to offer some fall family experiences. Some of the sites now open for the season…

Kingsford water, sewer rates to rise in 2027

KINGSFORD — Residents will again see a rate increase in their water and sewer bills starting in January 2027 as…

Sheriff: Florence school ‘swatted’ with bomb, active shooter threat

FLORENCE, Wis. — Authorities had to evacuate the Florence County middle/high school building Friday after a bomb and active shooter…

Nessel files federal antitrust suit against Blue Cross Blue Shield

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Thursday filed an antitrust lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance…

Rogers, El-Sayed attack each other at first Michigan Senate debate

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — The first debate in Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race turned combative Thursday as Republican…

No grayling seen in Michigan wild after release, but hope remains

Even when they’re young, the characteristic iridescent hues of the Arctic grayling are noticeable at the right angle. Fish and…

Lifestyles

Zombie Pub Crawl, Horror Ball set Saturday

MARQUETTE — The zombies will be out in force on Saturday in downtown Marquette…

Group gift busts the budget

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson County Library will host an outdoor survival course at 10 a.m.…

Woodsy Dude to teach outdoor survival skills

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Friends of the Dickinson County Library will host its semi-annual book sale…

Friends of the Library Book Sale set at the Dickinson County Library

Local Sports

Brewers celebrate, await rematch with Dodgers

SAN DIEGO (AP) — After yet another businesslike victory in a season full of…

Williams returns to practice and is questionable for game with Packers

Friday, Oct. 9 ELEVEN-PLAYER Bark River-Harris 44, Hancock 14 Escanaba 21, Calumet 20 Houghton 12, Gladstone…

Business

10-9 stocks

Trump’s executive order on dyed diesel will offer little relief, farmers and truckers say

10-7 stocks

Compared to previous Congressional election years, are you more less enthusiastic about voting this year?

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For Fire Prevention Week this week, the National Fire Protection Association has chosen the theme of “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower,” stressing safe practices for rechargeable batteries. This has added resonance locally, as a house fire April 21 in Kingsford that killed 45-year-old Deanna Juranek is thought to have been…

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