NIAGARA, Wis. — When Claire Rhode purchased the property at 690 Main St. in Niagara in 2023, it was just going to be a place for outdoor beach-style volleyball. Since that time, The Sand Lot has grown to encompass much more. “When I first started, I played volleyball a lot. The ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy was supposed to start the year with a bang, fueled by an unusually large jump in tax refunds from President Donald Trump's tax cut legislation. Yet spiking gas prices are on track to eat up those refunds, leaving most Americans with little extra to ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Another climb for oil prices shook stock markets on Friday, as hopes collapsed for a possible cut to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 fell 1.5% to close its fourth straight losing week, its longest such streak in a year. The Dow Jones ...
HARRIS – The Upper Peninsula Construction Council had its annual Apprentice of the Year banquet Saturday at the Island Resort and Casino to recognize outstanding apprentices in the construction industry. Brandon Waldrop of UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 111 was named Apprentice of the Year ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Stephens Real Estate has announced a strategic restructuring, highlighted by the promotion of several key team members into expanded leadership roles. These changes position the company for future growth and expansion opportunities, according to a Stephens Real Estate news release. — Jayna Huotari has been promoted to operations manager and will oversee the administrative staff across all three offices, manage marketing initiatives and lead community outreach efforts. Huotari joined the Stephens team in 2008 as marketing specialist and is a resident of Iron ...
OSHKOSH, Wis. — Wisconsin Public Service will have its 64th-annual WPS Farm Show starting Tuesday and extending through Thursday at the Experimental Aircraft Association grounds in Oshkosh. The show draws farmers and families from across the Upper Midwest, with about 20,000 expected to attend over the three days. “We are excited to host this signature event and connect farmers with the latest innovations that can help their farms succeed for years to come,” said Rob Juneau, manager of the WPS Farm Show. “Each year, the WPS Farm Show helps support an industry that’s a vital ...
