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New at-home business lets owner turn full time to baking

IRON MOUNTAIN — Heather Nelson recently quit her job to devote herself to her real passion: her bakery business, U.P. Sweets LLC. “I took a gamble, leaving my full-time job to make this my full-time job,” she said. She previously worked at Bellin Health. The business, which ...

Aspirus IR series returns with ‘Pink with Purpose’

IRON RIVER — Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics’ Wisdom & Wellness community education series returns with a special Breast Cancer Awareness Month presentation, “Pink with Purpose,” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Aspirus Iron River Cafe in Iron River. Designed to educate, empower and support individuals in making informed decisions about their breast health, “Pink with Purpose” will provide attendees with valuable information about breast cancer awareness, screening recommendations, diagnostic testing, and available support resources. The free community education event ...

Lightning strike confirmed as cause of Black River Fire

As fire crews battle to suppress and contain the Rugged Terrain Complex wildfires in the Upper Peninsula, officials have confirmed that a lightning strike was the cause of the Black River Fire in Gogebic County. In the Black River Fire, now 70% contained, it was the charring pattern on a ...