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Celebration in IM as state Christmas tree harvested

IRON MOUNTAIN — Hundreds of people turned out on a cold and rainy Thursday to watch the official state Christmas tree be taken down on Iron Mountain’s North Side. The 60-foot spruce, which weighs 12,000 pounds, was cut by Quintin Olson, the son of Denny Olson, who was responsible for ...

DDA, businesses set again to host Girls Night Out in IM

IRON MOUNTAIN — Downtown Iron Mountain is getting ready for a little retail therapy, a lot of laughter and a night out with the girls. The Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority’s annual Girls Night Out returns from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, bringing a full evening of shopping, ...

Lansing State Christmas tree on it’s way (Video)

The official state of Michigan Christmas tree crew stops at the Wildwood restaurant in Hermansville, Mi on its way to Lansing Friday morning. After a quick breakfast, they went across the highway to the North Central Elementary School, where Denny Olson talked to the students about forestry management and then led them in a 1-2-3-TIMBER! cheer. Video courtesy of Jim Beckerson

Salvation Army to start annual Red Kettle campaign Nov. 13

KINGSFORD — The Salvation Army’s iconic red kettle and trademark bell have long been symbols of the holiday season, representing the spirit of giving and the joy of helping others. The familiar sound of bells will soon be heard outside area businesses as the Dickinson County Salvation ...

One dead, one injured in Iron County collision

CRYSTAL FALLS TOWNSHIP — One person was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday on U.S. 2 in Iron County. The crash happened just before 12:30 p.m. near Pentoga Trail in Crystal Falls Township and involved an eastbound pickup truck pulling a trailer with three occupants and a westbound passenger car with one occupant, according to a news release from the Iron County Sheriff’s Office. The sole occupant of the westbound passenger car was pronounced dead at the crash site. One occupant of the eastbound pickup was transported to Aspirus Iron River Hospital for ...

Search on for person in Marquette swept into Lake Superior

MARQUETTE — One person was reportedly swept into Lake Superior amidst extreme weather conditions Thursday afternoon and had not been found before dark. The Marquette Police Department received a 911 call about 2:53 p.m. Eastern time “regarding a male subject who had been swept into Lake Superior in the area of Blackrocks at Presque Isle Park in the city of Marquette,” a news release sent in the evening stated. Witnesses reported the individual had been washed off Blackrocks and was last seen being pulled southbound out of the cove. “The area was checked by first responders, ...