IRON MOUNTAIN — The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center is now accepting nominations for its Hall of Heroes, a new facility program to recognize veterans who have exhibited exemplary courage in battle or have made outstanding contributions to their communities or professions. Nominees should ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Upper Peninsula jobless rate dipped to 7.4% in April, down from 8.1% in March but higher than the 6.3% rate in April 2024, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates fell in all 18 ...

ESCANABA — A total of 166 female Armed Forces veterans visited Washington D.C., on Wednesday on the largest all-women Honor Flight ever. Veterans from the Vietnam War up to those who just recently retired took the trip to the nation’s Capitol to visit the historic war memorials, free of ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — The second round of voting for The Daily News’ 2025 Pet Idol contest has ended with 17 pets remaining in the competition. The third and final round of voting starts today and continues until close of business at 5 p.m. Monday, June 9.The 17 pets can be viewed on page 8-A ...

MARINETTE, Wis. — Three people were killed Friday night in a two-vehicle crash on Marinette County Highway A in the town of Stephenson. Daniel W. Mrotek, 60, of Berlin, Wis., was westbound on Moonshine Hill Road about 9:20 p.m. when he failed to stop for the stop sign at County A and ...

The Advanced Placement Literature students had a Literature-Inspired Food Day during the seniors’ final week of school. From left are Hayden Carpenter with hardtack (“Moby Dick”), Talia Provost with avocado dip (“The Bell Jar”), Sammie Wilson with Jell-O cups (“The ...