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Wildlife group bolsters walleye fisheries in two Dickinson lakes

IRON MOUNTAIN — Work is underway to enhance the walleye fisheries in two area lakes in the Menominee River basin. Wildlife Unlimited of Dickinson County and We Energies are again teaming up to provide financial support for a plan to bolster the walleye fishing experience for area ...

Norway DDA offering facade grants for local businesses

NORWAY — The city of Norway Downtown Development Authority is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Facade Improvement Grant Program. The program offers reimbursements up to 70% of the project, with a maximum award of $20,000, to assist with approved exterior renovations and ...

SS recipients to get 2.8% boost in 2026 for cost of living

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration's annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8% in 2026, translating to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said Friday. The benefits increase for nearly 71 million Social Security ...

Preproposals due Nov. 19 for Michigan fisheries grants

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering up to $1.5 million in Fisheries Habitat Grants to local, state, federal and tribal governments and nonprofit groups. This funding is available for activities that can improve Michigan’s fisheries and aquatic resources, ...

Marquette man charged with having child sexually abusive materials

MARQUETTE — A Marquette man faces multiple felony counts after authorities accused him of having, making and distributing child sexually abusive material on the internet. Joseph Francis Bowers, 31, was arraigned Friday in the 96th District Court of Marquette County on five counts of ...

Marshfield-Dickinson plans for interfacility transports

IRON MOUNTAIN — Marshfield Clinic Region of Sanford Health is creating a new interfacility ambulance base at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson aimed at enhancing access to advanced medical care for patients. Plans call for transforming a former maintenance garage into a fully equipped ...