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Region works to get back to normal after blizzard

IRON MOUNTAIN — The region continued to work to get back to normal Wednesday after enduring two winter storms in a week’s time, including a record-setting Blizzard Elsa. Residents and businesses were still busy clearing the more than 2 to 3 feet of snow that fell during the two-day ...

Drive-thru OK’d for 7 Brew Coffee in IM

IRON MOUNTAIN — A new drive-thru coffee shop is planned on a 1-acre site southeast of the Iron Mountain Pizza Hut at 1600 S. Stephenson Ave., near the intersection of Hydraulic Falls Road. An application from 7 Brew Coffee for a special use permit gained approval from Iron Mountain City ...

Skaters to shine at IM Figure Skating Club spring show

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain Figure Skating Club is gearing up to bring sparkle, skill, and community spirit to the ice with its upcoming spring show, “Ignite the Light with Our Stars on Ice.” The annual showcase will take place at Mountain View Arena with three performances: 1 and ...

Evers signs law extending Wisconsin’s postpartum Medicaid coverage

Thousands of mothers in Wisconsin will now have access to postpartum Medicaid coverage after Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill extending the program from 60 days to one year. The effort has been years in the making, with Evers including it in all four of his proposed budgets since he took office ...

Luce County snowmobiler rescued after becoming stranded

NEWBERRY — A snowmobiler in Luce County had to be rescued after becoming stranded during the snowstorm Monday evening. During the early evening hours of Monday, Chippewa County Central Dispatch received calls and text messages from an individual who was stuck near Trail 8 in an open area by ...

Bay College Faculty Association announces scholarship recipients

ESCANABA — Full-time faculty members of the Michigan Education Association at Bay College have announced the recipients of the annual Faculty Association Scholarship award. Established with the Bay College Foundation, the scholarship recognizes both the academic achievement and unmet ...