Where is $173M aimed for rural healthcare going in Michigan?
(This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com.) LANSING — Michigan is doling out the first in a pool of federal funds meant to innovate and strengthen rural healthcare systems. But key ...
Danielson’s Greenhouse and Floral to mark 80th anniversary Saturday
NORWAY — Eight decades of flowers, plants and serving the community will be celebrated Saturday as Danielson’s Greenhouse and Floral marks its 80th anniversary. The public is invited to join the festivities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the business at 130 Brown St. in ...
Pair offer new guidance at Crystal Falls library
CRYSTAL FALLS — The Crystal Falls District Community Library has two new faces — and they are bringing a shared vision for the library as a place where people can gather, learn, create and connect. Shirley Frank became the new director in mid-July, while Teresa Tibbs-Tacke took over ...
Blotter to provide orthopedic care at Aspirus IR, Keweenaw
IRON RIVER/LAURIUM — Dr. Robert Blotter has joined the Aspirus orthopedic care team, providing services at Aspirus Iron River Hospital and Clinics in Iron River and Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics in Laurium in the Upper Peninsula. Before pursuing his orthopedic training, Blotter was ...
Harbor Freight recognizes North Dickinson 1984 grad
A North Dickinson County High School alumnus now in downstate Michigan was among the 50 finalists for the 2026 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, which honors outstanding public school skilled trade teachers nationwide. Jeff Rittenhouse is the building trades ...