FLORENCE, Wis. — The Florence County Fair returns for its 122nd-annual year Friday through Sunday at the fairgrounds just south of Florence. This year’s theme, “Stars, Stripes & County Fair Nights: Celebrating 250 Years of…
NMU to sell EAN broadband network
MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University has agreed to sell its Educational Access Network broadband service and infrastructure to Michigan Broadband…
Meta reaches $18B settlement over teen media addiction
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Meta agreed Wednesday to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its…
Sawyer Brown to make stop at Island Resort & Casino
HARRIS — After more than four decades, 6,000-plus shows, and a string of unforgettable country hits, Sawyer Brown is bringing…
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Breitung plans IT upgrade with federal grant assist
QUINNESEC — Breitung Township plans to update its information technology with assistance from a federal grant. The township board Monday…
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Norton, Chartier & Company performs for fundraiser Friday
IRON MOUNTAIN — Norton, Chartier & Company will entertain the crowd Friday at Sandstone Terrace in Iron Mountain for the Holy Spirit Catholic School German-themed fundraiser. The local classic rock group will play from 7 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m., with serving of the authentic German food to start about 4:30…
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Florence opens VB season with Crivitz tournament win
After advancing to the WIAA Division 5 state tournament in November, the Florence LadyCats…
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Use of Flock cameras amounts to surveillance
The more we hear about Flock cameras, the less we like them. These cameras, positioned along roadways across the state and country, read license plate numbers in passing vehicles, reporting that and other information in real time to centralized data bases that law enforcement and others can access and share. Some police — certainly…
Editorial cartoon for Aug. 27, 2026
Don't fear Flock cameras
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Obituaries
William ‘Bill’ St. Vincent
VULCAN — William “Bill” Fredrick St. Vincent, 68, of Vulcan, died Wednesday, June 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, at his home in Vulcan. A celebration of Bill’s life will be from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the North Star Bar in Niagara, Wis. Arrangements were announced by the…
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