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Bowling for vets at VA

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IRON MOUNTAIN — Recreation Lanes of Iron Mountain recently rolled out a heartwarming event to support the Community Living Center at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center. Sixteen teams came together April 12 for a bowling tournament that raised $2,300 to enhance the lives of veterans at ...

On board with woodworking

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About 23 eighth grade students from North Dickinson County School in Felch Township, accompanied by teacher Rick Faust, visited Pine Creek Woodworking in Breitung Township this week, making cutting boards with the help of volunteers. Peyton Fleming glues together the strips of wood for her ...

UP’s jobless rate dips in February

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The Upper Peninsula’s not seasonally adjusted jobless rate fell to 6.6% in February, down from 7.1% in January and 8% in February 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Michigan Department of Technology Management and Budget. “Michigan regional jobless rate declines were ...

Carlos Cantina to open today at newly built location

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IRON MOUNTAIN — Carlos Cantina Mexican Restaurant is ready to welcome the community into its new accommodations on Iron Mountain’s south side, despite a few unexpected obstacles. The popular downtown fixture will have its grand opening today of its new location on South Stephenson ...

Northwoods notebook: Waterfowl take advantage of ice-free Six Mile

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The ice is finally completely gone on Six Mile Lake — I suspect the rains early Friday took away the last remnants that had been hanging on in the center of the lake. This past week seemed to bring a host of waterfowl: more common and hooded mergansers, even one male red-breasted merganser, ...