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The fall of the House of Ludington

ESCANABA — Demolition of the House of Ludington on Sunday marked the end of its 162-year life. The action drew spectators who watched mostly from vehicles in the bitter weather. The House of Ludington, called the "crown jewel of Escanaba" by some, was ravaged by fire Dec. 5, sustaining ...

Beginning Beekeeping class offered Feb. 14

NORWAY — Northwoods Beekeepers will have its popular Beginning Beekeeping class from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Crossroads Alliance Church in Norway. “Beekeeping is rewarding on many levels,” says Gino Venditti, veteran beekeeper in Iron Mountain. “Honey bees are fascinating, ...

Township, DDA meetings scheduled

Norway Township Planning Commission will have a public hearing at 5 p.m. today at the Township Hall in Vulcan on a request from Ramaker & Associates Inc. to construct a new cell tower at W6080 Boundary Line Road. A conditional use permit is required. A public hearing will follow at 6 p.m. ...

Student-built ‘rock box’ to help museum tell Niagara’s history

NIAGARA, Wis. — Rocks are like time machines, each one telling a story from the past. The Niagara Area Historical Society has partnered with the AutoCAD class at the School District of Niagara on a unique project for Serenity Woods. Students used their skills to design and created a ...