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Braumart offers new cookbook featuring Dickinson Inn recipes

IRON MOUNTAIN — The flavors of a bygone era in Iron Mountain are being preserved in a new cookbook featuring 100 original recipes from the historic Dickinson Inn. The Braumart Theatre is bringing the collection to the community as both a tribute to one of the downtown’s former fine ...

Dickinson delays approval of public defenders contract

IRON MOUNTAIN — A contract for criminal defense services for indigent individuals in Dickinson County remains on hold, although the county is already participating in the regional arrangement. The county board was scheduled to adopt the contract at its regular meeting Monday, but tabled it because Prosecuting Attorney Abbey Anderson was unable to attend. Meanwhile, Board Chairman Dan Harrington questioned whether Superior Defense, a non-profit corporation formed to provide public defenders in Iron, Dickinson and Delta counties, has too big of a budget. Harrington relayed concerns ...

Man, 21, accused in Menominee County camper fire, IM hit-and-run

A 21-year-old Stephenson man was arrested after he allegedly hit a person with his vehicle in an Iron Mountain parking lot Sunday night and then set fire to a camper at a Menominee County home early Monday, according to state police at the Iron Mountain post. The hit-and-run victim was treated for injuries at a local hospital and released, Michigan State Police troopers said in a news release. The suspect was at the Dickinson County Jail. His name was not released pending arraignment. Troopers from the Iron Mountain MSP Post and Iron Mountain police were dispatched at 7:07 p.m. Sunday ...

Bay IM approved to restart nursing program in January

ESCANABA/IRON MOUNTAIN — Bay College Iron Mountain Campus will resume its practical nursing program in January after getting the green light last week from the Michigan Board of Nursing. The MBON announced the approval at its Thursday meeting, according to a Bay College news release. The ...

The holiday season starts to take shape (Video)

The holiday season is starting to take shape in Niagara, Wis. City crews were out today hanging the street light decorations, helping bring a little Christmas spirit to the community. A big thank you to the workers who help make area communities look festive for the season. Are you looking forward to seeing the holiday decorations around your town?

DNR eyes acquisition of inactive UP rail line

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division officials are discussing with representatives of the Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad the DNR taking over 60 miles of inactive rail line, potentially for the region’s recreational trail network. “Both the DNR and E&LS ...