FLORENCE, Wis. — Local churches will join a nationwide effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States on July 4 through the Freedom Bells Initiative, a coordinated national and international observance honoring the nation’s founding on July 4, 1776. The initiative ...
As communities across the nation prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, The Daily News invites Iron Mountain and surrounding area residents and businesses to participate in its America 250 Decorating Contest. Participants are encouraged to decorate homes, ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Ham radio operators from the Mich-A-Con Amateur Radio Club of the Iron Mountain area will participate in American Radio Relay League Field Day from 1 p.m. Saturday to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Veterans Memorial Park atop Pine Mountain. The annual amateur radio activity has been organized by the national association for amateur radio — ARRL — since 1933 in the United States. Hams from across North America ordinarily participate in field day by establishing temporary stations in public locations to demonstrate their skill and service. Radio signals reach beyond borders ...
FORD RIVER TOWNSHIP — An Escanaba man died Tuesday after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 2 and 41 between Escanaba and Bark River that forced authorities to close 3 miles of the highway for about four hours. The crash was reported just after noon Tuesday in front of the Highland Golf Club, 3011 ...
ST. IGNACE — For the safety and convenience of all participants in the 2026 Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day, the Mackinac Bridge Authority will again start the event from both ends of the bridge, in Bridge View Park in St. Ignace and the Jamet Street ramp in Mackinaw City. Starting the walk in both cities, as it has been since 2018, eliminates the need for busing and offers additional options for participants. The bridge will again be closed to public traffic during the 2026 walk, from 6:30 a.m. to noon Eastern Time on Labor Day, Sept. 7, based on recommendations from the Michigan ...
