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VA offering flu shot clinics for veterans

IRON MOUNTAIN — Flu vaccines again are available at no cost to eligible veterans though VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics, as well as through in-network community retail pharmacies and urgent care walk-in locations starting this month. Veterans are encouraged to get their no-cost flu shot to protect themselves, their families and the community from complications from the flu. The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center has a drive-through clinic this week from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Friday under the entrance canopy to the Community Living Center in front of the ...

Dickinson clerk issues report for August

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County Clerk-Register of Deeds Carol K. Bronzyk has issued her activity report for August. Clerk records issued included 117 birth certificates, 174 death certificates, 17 marriage certificates, three notary public commissions, 37 concealed weapons licenses, 29 photos and 10 CPL fingerprints. Clerk records recorded included 31 circuit court civil cases, seven circuit court criminal cases, five judgments, 24 births, 33 deaths, four assumed name certificates, at two co-partnership certificates. Funds receipted in by Dickinson County Treasurer Lorna Carey ...

Applicants sought for Wisconsin District III Court of Appeals

MADISON — Applicants are being sought for the Court of Appeals – District III to fill a vacancy being created by Judge Lisa K. Stark’s retirement, effective Dec. 28, Gov. Tony Evers’ office announced. The new judge will complete a term that ends July 31, 2029. District III consists of Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Forest, Iron, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Oneida, Outagamie, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Shawano, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vilas ...

Spruce on IM’s Northside to become state Christmas tree

IRON MOUNTAIN — For the second time in seven years, Michigan’s official state Christmas tree will come from Iron Mountain. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget announced Tuesday that a 60-foot spruce on Vulcan Street, donated by the Larry Riccio family, has been ...

IM to evaluate sewer extension along South Stephenson Avenue

IRON MOUNTAIN — Commercial development on the south end of Stephenson Avenue is hindered by a lack of sewer infrastructure, so Iron Mountain officials will seek an engineering study to get a better understanding of what’s needed. Carlos Cantina restaurant at 2031 S. Stephenson Ave. is ...

Remember when?

This week’s “Remember When?” feature — provided by the Menominee Range Historical Museum of Iron Mountain — takes a look back at the Runkel-Parks House in Crystal Falls and the family who called it home more than a century ago. The home was associated with John H. Parks, a ...