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Izzo-Mariucci building to be closed for HVAC work

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain School Board learned this week that work on the Izzo-Mariucci building HVAC project will begin this month. The building will be closed starting Monday. The gym will be closed through at least June 20, but the weight room will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. during ...

PreK for All pilot expands to home-based providers

Michigan is expanding its PreK for All program to include home-based child care providers through a pilot initiative that includes the Upper Peninsula. The pilot is designed to test and refine how home-based providers can successfully deliver PreK, helping the state better understand the ...

Poetry event tonight at Crystal Falls library

CRYSTAL FALLS — A performance by Marquette poets Troy Graham and Soph Bartolotta will take place at 6 p.m. today at the Crystal Falls Community District Library. In preparation for the event, the adult and young adult book clubs at the library have been reading some poetry books this month. ...

Chmiko named CEO of Lake Superior Community Partnership

MARQUETTE — The Lake Superior Community Partnership has chosen Natalie Chmiko as its next CEO. Chmiko, a Skandia resident and Michigan economic development professional, will begin a structured CEO-designate transition Monday, working directly with outgoing CEO Christopher Germain before ...

From ‘Lemon-Abe’ to Voltz

IRON MOUNTAIN — Abram Gingrass first made headlines at age 10 when he raised $11,000 for Make-A-Wish with a lemonade stand in 2016. Celebrating five years cancer-free, he set out to give back, unknowingly planting the seeds for a future in entrepreneurship. Now, 20, the boy who was ...

Citizens bring ideas, grievances to Dickinson board

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County residents are making use of the county board’s citizens’ time, addressing the board on a variety of topics — some comments received quietly, others not. During Monday’s monthly meeting, Tracy Asanuma of Iron Mountain brought neurological issues ...