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Applications being accepted for tree planting grant program

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, with funding provided by the DTE Foundation and in partnership with ReLeaf Michigan, is offering grant support for community tree planting projects across the state, with up to $95,000 is available through the DTE Foundation Tree Planting Grant Program. The DNR is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 grant cycle. Applications must be submitted through DNR MiGrants by Sept. 14. The program provides up to $4,000 per applicant in financial assistance to communities served by DTE Energy’s electric and natural gas ...

Longtime Tadych’s Marketplace grocery store closes for good

IRON MOUNTAIN — After roughly four decades in the community, Tadych’s Marketplace Foods shut its doors for good early Thursday evening. The grocery store at 1600 Stephenson Ave. officially ended business at 6 p.m., a week earlier than the date it originally posted when Minnesota-based ...

Applications being taken for Norway DDA improvement grants

NORWAY — Downtown Norway business and property owners once again have an opportunity to receive assistance to improve their building’s appearance through the Facade Improvement Grant Program. The program, offered through the Norway Downtown Development Authority, provides up to 70% ...

Kingsford approves new zone to incentivize more rental housing

KINGSFORD — A new housing district approved in Kingsford offers a temporary tax abatement tied to new investment or rehabilitation of rental properties. The Kingsford City Council had a public hearing Monday and approved the establishment of the Residential Block Re-Development Attainable Housing Facilities Act Program Zone. The designation allows local municipalities to provide tax incentives to owners of rental housing property of not more than four units to enable renovation and expansion of aging facilities, thereby creating improved living spaces for renters. The district ...

Crivitz motorcyclist dies after hitting deer in Marinette County

MARINETTE, Wis. — A Crivitz, Wis., man died after the motorcycle he was operating struck a deer and crashed Wednesday night in the Town of Stephenson. Marinette County Dispatch was notified at 8:06 p.m. of the crash on Newton Lake Road near South Zak Lane, Marinette County Sheriff Randy Miller reported in a news release. An investigation indicated Frank A. Laes, 63, was northbound on Newton Lake Road when his motorcycle collided with the deer and went into the ditch. Laes, who was not wearing a helmet, later died from his injuries, Miller said in the release. The crash remains ...

Traffic stop leads to drug arrests

MARINETTE, Wis. — A Niagara, Wis., man and a Vulcan woman face multiple drug charges after a K-9 officer detected drugs during a Marinette County traffic stop in the town of Grover early Saturday. Arrested were Jason Mills, 45, of Niagara, and Shannon Unrein, 52, of Vulcan, Marinette ...