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Kingsford city offices to get new phone service

KINGSFORD — Spectrum will provide telephone service for Kingsford city offices under a bid council members accepted this week. The current phone system is more than 10 years old, City Manager Mike Stelmaszek explained, and all departments are having problems with the service. The current ...

Some seasonal road limits to end in region

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County Road Commission will lift spring weight restrictions on county roads south of U.S. 2 on Saturday morning. The restrictions will end at 6 a.m. Central time, according to a DCRC news release. All other spring weight limits remain in place until further notice. ...

Marinette County sheriff reports two drug arrests

MARINETTE — A 43-year-old Iron Mountain woman was arrested Sunday afternoon for suspected drug activity after a traffic stop in the Town of Middle Inlet in Marinette County. At 1:20 p.m. Sunday, Marinette County deputies made a traffic stop on U.S. 141 near Moonshine Hill Road in Middle ...

Hospitality, tourism industry scrambling for summer help

LANSING – Michigan’s tourism industry is preparing for another busy season, with strong visitor demand expected across the state. However, industry experts warn that staffing challenges remain a key concern. In tourism-dependent destinations such as Mackinac Island, preparing for the ...

Midland to perform at the UP State Fair

ESCANABA — The Upper Peninsula State Fair Authority has announced another grandstand event — a performance from Texan musical group Midland on Saturday, Aug. 22. Known for blending modern country with classic influences, Midland delivers a high-energy yet authentic live show, according ...

Four things to know about kitchen renovations

For The Daily News Kitchens are often described as the most popular room in a home, and that's not mere conjecture. A 2022 survey from House Digest asked participants to identify the room they consider most important in their homes, and roughly 41% chose the kitchen. Residents tend to ...