Opinion

ICYMLC says thanks for market livestock support

Bouquet: The Iron County Youth Market Livestock Council would like to thank the following buyers who purchased a market livestock animal at the 2026 Iron County Fair in Iron River: Pat Sommers — Sommers’ Sausage, The Lud Stoor Agency, Mario’s Outdoor Power Equipment, Saigh Family Denistry, The Pasty Corner, Valley Hydraulic and Excavating, Ken Santi, Santi Septic, Crystal Steel House, Slivensky Hardware and Lumber, First National Bank & Trust, Denell Construction, Osterlund Excavating, Dr. Swan, Shamco, Limbwalker Tree Service, Simbob Heating And Cooling, HBI, Wickwire, King ...

Who’s the best? You get to decide

It’s that time of year again — the time when we ask the public a very important question: Who do you think is the best? Our annual People’s Choice contest is one of my favorite things we do at The Daily News because in this contest you—the public—have the final say. Every year, our ...

Almanac for Sept. 7, 2026

Monday, Sept. 7, is the 250th day of 2026. There will be 115 days left in the year. This is Labor Day. This day in history: On Sept. 7, 1940, Nazi Germany began an intense bombing campaign of Britain during World War II with an air attack on London; known as The Blitz, the eight-month campaign resulted in more than 40,000 civilian deaths. Also on this date: In 1813, during the War of 1812, the Troy (New York) Post newspaper first used the term “Uncle Sam” to refer to the United States; the nickname was linked to a local meatpacker, Samuel Wilson, who supplied the U.S. Army with ...

Report: Ex-Labor secretary oversaw hostile workplace, misused funds

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a “toxic, intimidating and humiliating” work environment and engaged in numerous violations of department policy, according to a new report from the department’s Office of Inspector General. The report alleges that ...

Editorial cartoon for Sept. 5, 2026

Fashion queen’s luxury splendor, moral squalor

Anna Wintour spent nearly four decades reigning over Vogue magazine. She was chair of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and its glitzy gala. Wintour is an inspiration for the imperious fashion editor in “The Devil Wears Prada.” With her trademark bob hair, sunglasses and ...