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Archaeology Fair set for Saturday in Marquette

MARQUETTE — The 13th-annual Archaeology Fair will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern time Saturday at the Marquette Regional History Center. The public is invited to attend the open house-style event. The center is joining hundreds of organizations around the world to celebrate ...

NHS Co-op Drama Club to present ‘Baker Street Irregulars’

NORWAY — The curtain will go up this weekend on the Norway High School Co-op Drama Club’s fall production, “Baker Street Irregulars.” Show times are 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fine Arts Center in Norway. The production takes place in the 1800s and features many ...

Dickinson sees 5.4% increase in tax base

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County’s taxable value rose by $60 million in 2025, an increase of 5.4%, according to Equalization Director Matt Baumgartner. The increase compares with a 2025 inflation rate cap for taxable valuations of 3.1% set by the Michigan State Tax ...

County clerks unanimously oppose ranked choice voting in Michigan

The Michigan Association of County Clerks has unanimously voted to oppose a ballot measure seeking to establish ranked choice voting in Michigan, which is being put forth by Rank MI Vote for potential inclusion in the 2026 election. The clerks cited concerns about timeliness of the ...

Input sought on uses for IM’s former industrial arts building

IRON MOUNTAIN — Iron Mountain Public Schools is looking at ways to use its former industrial arts building. The building has not been used for classroom space for several years, but Superintendent Jerry Sardina told the school board Monday there may be additional options for the ...