MADISON — Calling him a “tireless advocate for the papermaking industry,” the Wisconsin Paper Council has named state Sen. Tom Tiffany as the organization’s 2019 Legislator of the Year. The Minocqua Republican was presented the award at the trade association’s 69th annual meeting at ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Ophthalmologist Dr. Stephen McConnell has joined Garrett Eye and will see patients in the Iron Mountain and Escanaba offices. McConnell joins Dr. John M. Garrett in providing general ophthalmology care and cataract surgery. He is a comprehensive ophthalmic surgeon who ...
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Ford Motor Co. said it is shedding 12,000 jobs in Europe as it streamlines its operations in the region to increase profitability. Ford of Europe said in a news release today that the positions would be eliminated mostly by voluntary separation programs through the ...
NORWAY — After 41 years, a new captain has taken charge of the Thirsty Whale Bar & Grill in Norway. On June 6, Paula Pieropon handed over her hat to its new owner, Regina “Gina” Freudinger. The “tale” of how Pieropon landed the Thirsty Whale is highlighted for patrons to ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — First National Bank & Trust has promoted Tammie Loker to senior vice president/senior branch manager. Loker began her career at First National Bank & Trust in 1984 as a part-time accounting assistant before becoming a full-time accounting clerk in 1986. She moved to ...
The Hair Lounge, 615 W. Adams St. in Iron River, had a bake sale in late April to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month, raising $350 that was donated to The Caring House domestic violence and sexual assault center in Iron Mountain. From left are Stacy Leonarduzzi, co-owner and operator of The ...
VIROQUA, Wis. (AP) — Farmers are questioning whether growing hemp for grain will ever be profitable in Wisconsin, but they see the potential in the future of hemp fiber and CBD products. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has issued more than 1,300 ...
DE PERE, Wis. — Advancing AI Wisconsin and the Schneider School of Business and Economics at St. Norbert College will offer a new monthly seminar series designed for industries being challenged by the rapid pace of technological advancements. The Digital Transformation Series will begin ...
LANSING — The Michigan House this week approved a plan to help farmers whose crops have been delayed or damaged by this spring’s record-setting rain. The plan would help private lenders provide low-interest loans to qualified farmers at no financial risk to the state. “This spring ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon- cutting ceremony for Lydia’s by Crock and Rocker to welcome the business to the Chamber and community. Crock and Rocker has a sister store in Michigamme that opened in 1993 on a seasonal basis, from May ...
RANDVILLE — When Paul and Debbie Pucci took ownership of the Randville Tavern — now known as the Randville Bar & Grill — in September 2009, they already had managed the business for more than a year. The slow transition allowed Paul, 53, and Debbie, 56, the chance to grow ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Sadie McGillviray has joined the OB/GYN Clinic at Dickinson County Healthcare System in Iron Mountain. A family nurse practitioner, McGillviray specializes in health care services for women of all ages, including birthing, family planning, pelvic examinations and solving ...
Dickinson County Healthcare System recently honored 15 winners of Employee of the Month and Special Mention of the Month with a banquet at Mike’s On Main in Norway.
MIAMISBURG, Ohio, — Verso Corporation has announced its board of directors in late March re-engaged Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. as the company’s financial advisor to assist Verso in identifying and evaluating a range of potential strategic alternatives. Those include a possible merger, ...
ESCANABA — UPward Talent Council Michigan Works! will offer information sessions in the region this summer on the Going PRO Talent Fund. Upper Peninsula employers received 34 awards totaling $1,154,724 from the Going PRO Talent Fund in 2019 for six apprenticeships, 174 trainings, 340 new ...
MARQUETTE — Jerry Dooley will join UP Health System as interim CEO for UPHS-Marquette on June 19. A veteran health care leader, Dooley has been a part of the Duke LifePoint and LifePoint Health teams for more than a decade, serving as interim CEO for hospitals across the nation that are ...
ST. LOUIS — Alter Trading Corp. has purchased Kingsford-based Schneider’s Iron & Metal Inc., according to a news release from the company. The business now will be run under the name Alter Metal Recycling, according to the company. Schneider’s Iron & Metal has been a leading ...
WAUSAU, Wis. — River Valley Insurance is changing its name to IB Insurance, effective immediately, company officials said. Although IB Insurance serves businesses, families and individuals throughout the United States, the agency’s primary customer base is Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper ...
MARQUETTE — Upper Peninsula Power Company will offer a second appliance recycling event for customers Friday and Saturday in Negaunee. UPPCO’s recycling program lets customers discard any refrigerator, freezer, room air conditioning unit or dehumidifier that is intact for recycling at no ...
EAU CLAIRE, Mich. (AP) — The polar vortex that enveloped much of the Midwest early this year nearly wiped out the peach crop in southwestern Michigan, according to experts. Some of the region's apricot, plum and apple crops may also be affected after the blast of polar air plummeted ...