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Remember when?

FLORENCE, Wis. — This week’s “Remember when?” is provided by the Florence County Historical Museum and looks back at forest lookout towers that were once common across rural areas, including Florence County. All five Florence County towers were constructed by the Civilian ...

Michigan Senate committee passes child care reforms

Two bill packages — one seeking to lower child care costs and expand options, especially in areas without significant child care options, and the other to clarify child neglect and abuse statutes — passed through the Senate Housing and Human Services committee Tuesday morning. Only two ...

Niagara Area Emergency Unit receives DACF grant

NIAGARA, Wis. — Dickinson Area Community Foundation has awarded a $1,000 grant to the Niagara Area Emergency Unit that, combined with funding from the Wisconsin Funding Assistance Program, will help purchase new vacuum splints for both their ambulances. “Vacuum splints are an important ...

UW-GB has new $1K scholarship for dual-enrolled HS students

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Students who get a head start on college through University of Wisconsin-Green Bay dual enrollment programs will now receive a guaranteed financial boost when they continue their education at UW‑Green Bay. UW‑Green Bay has announced a $1,000 Dual Enrollment Scholarship ...

DDA seeks vendors, support for IM Farmers & Artisans Market

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority has opened vendor applications for its Farmers & Artisans Market, along with sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 season. The market will kick off Saturday, June 6, and extend through Oct. 10, in the parking lot at the ...