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Comments sought from community on Dr. Jacobs

Iron Mountain’s Dr. Donald Jacobs recently retired after 66 years in family medicine that saw him deliver babies, make house calls, do surgery and provide health care to generations. To honor the broad effect Dr. Jacobs has had in the region, The Daily News plans to do an extensive story ...

Marinette County residents want PFAS settlement spent on safe water, study

Marinette and Peshtigo-area residents told regulators Monday that they want the state to use a recent $10 million settlement over PFAS contamination to fund a health study and safe water for community members. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources had a listening session on how to ...

Visit with Heimo and Edna Korth at UP convention

ESCANABA — Heimo and Edna Korth of “The Last Alaskans” will be on hand at the U.P. Trappers Association Convention and Outdoor Expo set for July 10 and 11 at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba Heimo Korth will be sharing “Stories from the Arctic – Slideshow and Q&A” in a ...

Trump administration loses appeal on Michigan voters information

DETROIT (AP) — Michigan can keep a lid on the personal information of registered voters, a federal appeals court said Wednesday in the latest defeat for the Trump administration, which has been trying to get key details from dozens of states. The release of birth dates, driver’s license ...

Beginner pickleball classes offered in Florence

FLORENCE, Wis. — Pickleball is a great way to be physically active, using skills similar to those of tennis, badminton and table tennis. Introduction to pickleball classes will be offered in Florence County at the courts near the Florence County High School track from 9 to 10 a.m. on ...

Health care-focused simulation workshop at Bay College

ESCANABA — Bay College is co-hosting a mini Simulation User Network event on the Bay College Escanaba campus from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time Friday, July 17 in the Besse Health & Technology building and Joseph Heirman University Center, just off Danforth Road. The Great Lakes Mini ...