As Michigan grapples with an ongoing teacher shortage, a new report says the state is also falling short when it comes to building a diverse educator workforce. According to EdTrust-Midwest, just over 11% of Michigan teachers are people of color, even though nearly 40% of the state’s ...

NIAGARA, Wis. — Winter programs are offered at Niagara Library, 1029 Roosevelt Road, including card games, book clubs and children’s activities. Regular library hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Here’s a list of some upcoming events ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County Courthouse will be closed today and Thursday for the New Year’s holiday. Regular courthouse hours will resume Friday.

NIAGARA, Wis. — The Knights of Columbus Council No. 2847 Niagara will host a nine-pin tap bowling tournament. The four-person team event will be at Uptown Lanes in Niagara on Saturday, Jan. 17, with shifts at noon, 3 and 6 p.m. The cost is $30 per bowler, which covers bowling and shoe ...