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Wisconsin, Michigan join states where older people now outnumber children

Catron County, New Mexico, may be seeing the future of an aging population today. It has beautiful landscapes that draw retirees who fall in love with the area and want to stay among soaring rock formations and bright stars in dark skies. But it’s a tough place to get even minimal medical ...

Marquette County 492 detour for roundabout begins July 6

ISHPEMING — Marquette County Road 492 will be closed and detoured beginning July 6 as part of the Michigan Department of Transportation project converting the M-35/CR 492 intersection in Eagle Mills to a modern roundabout.  CR 492 will be closed to through-traffic from the U.S. 41/CR 492 intersection in Negaunee to just west of the M-35/CR 492 intersection, with traffic detoured onto US-41 to M-35. CR 492 will remain open to local traffic. The detour is expected to be in place for about three weeks. The work is part of the $6.2 million project to rebuild more than 3 miles of ...

Niagara Lions, veterans picnics lead weekend’s events in region

IRON MOUNTAIN — Area residents will find no shortage of ways to celebrate this weekend, with communities coming together for Fourth of July festivities, veterans tributes and annual picnics that showcase the spirit of the season. Weekend happenings include: NIAGARA LIONS CLUB ...

Storms sweep through region

Thunderstorms early Wednesday evening delivered heavy rains in the Norway area, flooding downtown streets for a period of time. Hail was also reported in the region. There was flash flooding in Green Bay, Wis., as well, with the National Weather Service issuing a severe thunderstorm watch ...

Breitung board OKs speed limit increase

QUINNESEC — A speed limit increase to 40 mph will likely take effect about a month from now on Breitung Avenue east of the Kingsford city limits in Breitung Township. The Kingsford section of the road will remain at 25 mph, including at the north entrance to the Grede foundry. The Breitung ...