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Going where care is needed

This is the second part of a feature story with nurse Rhonda Lindstrom of Aurora, Wis. The first part ran Wednesday, which was National Nurse Appreciation Day recognizing the dedication and contributions that nurses provide in society. --------- AURORA, Wis. — For the past decade, ...

Kingsford to host veterans event at Lodal Park in June

KINGSFORD — A Hometown Heroes commemorative event is planned for 2 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Lodal Park in Kingsford. The event will be a way to honor area veterans and their families and bring emphasis to the Hometown Heroes banners that will hang on utility poles at the park from Memorial ...

Niagara names the top five in Class of 2026

NIAGARA, Wis. — The School District of Niagara has announced the top five scholars in the Niagara High School Class of 2026. The five students lead a graduating class of 26. They are — — Elesia Maree Sweig, 18, will graduate with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.994, ranking ...

IM sets rubbish drop-offs, updates water bill deposits

IRON MOUNTAIN — Household rubbish will be accepted for disposal beginning Wednesday in front of Iron Mountain’s Department of Public Works Building at 125 N. Stephenson Ave. The drop-off site for city residents will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 3 ...

More road restrictions lifted in Upper Peninsula

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Transportation continues to adjust spring weight restriction areas in an annual move to protect roads. Effective at 7 a.m. today, weight restrictions will be lifted on all state trunkline highways from the southern Michigan border north to and including ...

Golf scramble set May 31 at Young’s

IRON RIVER — The Iron Area Health Foundation 2026 Golf Scramble Fundraiser will be Sunday, May 31, at Young’s Recreation and Golf Complex. The four-person team scramble will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 10 a.m. The entry fee is $260 per team and $25 per cart ...