KINGSFORD — A dedication ceremony will take place before Kingsford High School’s varsity football game Thursday to officially name the press box after the late Art Viens. After Viens passed away on Sept. 18, 2025,…
New owner but same faces and menu at Barb’s Cafe
FLORENCE, Wis. — Local fixture Barb’s Cafe is under new ownership but remains in the family. Barb Galvin, who opened…
Teen charged after stabbing in eastern UP
ST. IGNACE — An 18-year-old man has been arrested on an attempted murder charge after reportedly stabbing another teen Friday…
Tariffs expected to affect $20B of Canadian goods
CHICAGO (AP) — After trade negotiations crumbled at the eleventh hour, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on scores of…
Low vaccination rates driving measles outbreak in southwest Wisconsin
A measles outbreak in the southwestern corner of Wisconsin continues to grow. As of Friday, the state Department of Health…
Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority to meet Friday in St. Ignace
ST. IGNACE — The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority will meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern time Friday at…
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Jesus Fest slated Saturday in Escanaba
ESCANABA — The fourth-annual Jesus Festival will take place from 2 to 8 p.m.…
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NORWAY — The American Legion Post 145 of Norway will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8…
Post 145 to host breakfast Sunday
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Badgers fall to Athens in 8-player opener
Niagara held an 8-6 lead at halftime but couldn't find the end zone after that, falling 30-8 to Athens in eight-player non-conference football action Friday. "Athens is an outstanding team," said Niagara coach Ben Laarman. "They are very strong and physical, and they have more depth than we do. They wore us down over…
Michigan's high school football season gets underway Thursday and Friday with all games locally kicking off…
Prep football season kicks off
Kingsford boys soccer will have its home opener at Flivver Field on Tuesday, following a sweep…
Flivvers soccer to host Sentinels
Packers plan watch party for Sept. 13 opener
Business
New owner but same faces and menu at Barb’s Cafe
FLORENCE, Wis. — Local fixture Barb’s Cafe is under new ownership but remains in…
Opinion
States stress need for vaccines as children return to schools
As several area school districts start classes this week, there’s been some recent disquieting developments concerning childhood vaccinations. The Associated Press reported a week ago that U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the share of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high, according to federal data. The fraction of…
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Obituaries
Steven G. Aronson
KINGSFORD — Steven G. Aronson, 70, of Kingsford, passed away on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.
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