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KHS Quiz Bowl competes

The Kingsford High School Quiz Bowl team finished the season by participating in the Upper Peninsula Spring Quiz Bowl Showdown at Northern Michigan University in Marquette. From left, representing KHS were Matthew Wonch; Kaylee Caldwell; Kaija Hill; Clairice Strehlow, team captain who placed ...

Mock interviews done at Niagara School

NIAGARA, Wis. — Interviewing for a job can make even seasoned professionals nervous. Given the high stakes of an interview, every bit of preparation helps before students go after their dream jobs. As a result, area business professionals recently conducted mock interviews for all seniors ...

‘May the Fourth be with you’

IRON MOUNTAIN — May 4 has been dubbed as “Star Wars Day” by followers of the popular George Lucas franchise. The date originated from the pun “May the Fourth be with you,” a variant of the movie’s catchphrase “May the force be with you.” Wookiees, Ewoks and droids alike ...

Township bans green burials in Quinnesec cemetery

QUINNESEC — Despite growing in popularity, green burials will not be permitted in the Quinnesec cemetery. The Breitung Township Board changed local ordinances Monday to prohibit the practice. The idea behind a green burial is to let the deceased decompose completely. No embalming fluid is ...

Update: Norway water main issue repaired

NORWAY — The City of Norway has a substantial water main break on the transmission water main. Authorities are asking residents to please conserve water until further notice. Refrain from doing things like laundry, dishes, watering, and any other unnecessary use of water until further ...

IM’s O’Dette named Bay’s Alumni of the Year

ESCANABA/IRON MOUNTAIN — Bay College has officially announced its Distinguished Alumni of the Year for 2024. This year’s award went to Bay College 2007 graduate Jean M. O’Dette. Bay College’s Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award was established in 1999 by the Alumni Association to ...