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A warm gift for winter

KINGSFORD — For two Iron Mountain households, heading into winter will be a little warmer and a lot less stressful thanks to Jacobson Heating & AC. The Kingsford-based business recently gave away new furnaces to local residents Sherri Derouin and Sean and Christy Verity as part of its ...

Midtown Mall shut down after fire starts in hallway

IRON MOUNTAIN — The whole of Midtown Mall, including the Super One grocery store at the east end, had to be shut down and evacuated late Friday afternoon due to a fire in a hallway. Super One, 1118 S. Stephenson Ave., was allowed to reopen just before 6 p.m., after about 90 minutes of ...

DNR: Safety first for Michigan firearm deer opener

IRON MOUNTAIN — With the Michigan firearm deer season starting Sunday, the Department of Natural Resources is offering some safety reminders, including tips for those enjoying other outdoor activities. Whether you’re hiking, biking or taking your dog for a walk, it’s important to ...

Michigan deer opener Sunday

The Upper Peninsula deer herd remains relatively stable going into Sunday’s firearm opener, though numbers are slimmer in areas hit hard by snow last winter, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. “Deep snow and several late-winter snowstorms delayed spring melt and ...

South Range hit-and-run fatality investigated

SOUTH RANGE — Michigan State Police said Friday they have identified the driver of a vehicle believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run fatality involving a 69-year-old man Wednesday in South Range. MSP released a news brief Friday afternoon stating, “The driver involved in this crash has been identified. The investigation is ongoing. Once the investigation is complete, it will be submitted to the Houghton County Prosecutor for review. MSP thanks the community for the support and the assistance.” According to a Thursday news release, shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday, troopers ...