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Norway-Vulcan Area Schools to develop Hall of Distinction

NORWAY — The Norway-Vulcan Area Schools has established a Hall of Distinction. “The Hall of Distinction will honor and showcase graduates, individuals and teams that have, by their accomplishments and contributions, represented the school district in an exemplary manner,” said ...

Dickinson joins protest against mental health contract bidding

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County is now among dozens of counties in Michigan that have passed resolutions protesting a change in the way the state’s mental health services contracts are managed. According to Community Mental Health Association of Michigan, at least 41 counties are on ...

Ski venues in region getting up to speed for season

IRON MOUNTAIN — Local ski resorts are working hard to prepare for the upcoming season. Norway Mountain anticipates opening today after a problem with a groomer delayed its plans to start Friday. To get set, Norway Mountain has 15 snow guns operating and expects to have 75% of the hills ...

Trump administration delays monarch butterfly decision

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration has delayed a decision on whether to extend federal protections to monarch butterflies indefinitely despite years of warnings from conservationists that populations are shrinking. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced ...

BDP math teacher Seidel earns national certification

PEMBINE, Wis. — The Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District has announced that Sara Seidel, middle/high school math teacher, has achieved National Board Certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. National Board Certification is considered the “gold ...