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Three measles cases in Delta, first since 1989

DELTA COUNTY — Three cases of measles have been confirmed in Delta County, Public Health of Delta & Menominee Counties announced Wednesday afternoon. “The health department is working with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to investigate the cases and notify anyone who ...

L’Anse gets $700,000 grant for waterfront once used by Ford

L’ANSE — The Village of L’Anse has been awarded a $700,000 federal grant to reconstruct and expand its commercial waterfront, a project the village manager said will establish a major regional maritime shipping hub. The structural funding is to rehabilitate the K-Port Facility on ...

Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center to Offer Monthly VA 101 Class

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center will offer VA 101, a free monthly class that helps veterans understand the benefits, programs and services available to them through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The class will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. on the final Monday of each month, starting this Monday, in the medical center’s second-floor waiting room. All veterans are welcome, and registration is not required. VA 101 provides an introduction to programs available through the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. The facility serves veterans in more than 24 ...

DAEDA updates Kingsford council on education, development efforts

KINGSFORD — The Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance is getting a good response to career exploration days conducted for area high school students, the Kingsford City Council was told Monday. Mindy Urban, executive director, said the DAEDA had its annual Manufacturing Day on Oct. 2 ...