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DNR eyes acquisition of inactive UP rail line

Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division officials are discussing with representatives of the Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad the DNR taking over 60 miles of inactive rail line, potentially for the region’s recreational trail network. “Both the DNR and E&LS ...

Menominee County Democrats to meet

MENOMINEE — The Menominee County Democratic Party will meet Tuesday, Nov. 17, with a light meal at 5 p.m. followed by the business meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the ground floor meeting room behind front desk at Spies Library, 940 First St., Menominee. Items on the agenda include midterm election reflections and looking ahead to 2027. The public is welcome but only current paid members can vote.

Program Nov. 18 in Crivitz on youth marijuana use

CRIVITZ, Wis. — Communities that Care of Marinette & Menominee Counties invites community members to attend its community talk, “Marijuana, Teens and Tomorrow,” an educational town hall focused on youth marijuana use, its potential impacts, and what parents, caregivers and communities need to know to help protect the next generation. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Crivitz High School Auditorium, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. for light refreshments and giveaway registration. The evening will feature a 45-minute documentary screening of ...

Bay IM approved to restart nursing program in January

ESCANABA/IRON MOUNTAIN — Bay College Iron Mountain Campus will resume its practical nursing program in January after getting the green light last week from the Michigan Board of Nursing. The MBON announced the approval at its Thursday meeting, according to a Bay College news release. The ...

State lawmakers consider tax credit for family caregivers

LANSING — Michigan lawmakers have proposed an income tax credit for family caregivers facing financial burdens from tending to loved ones. AARP Michigan has been pushing the proposal that would give eligible caregivers a tax credit of up to 30% of their qualified expenses for family care ...

Braumart offers new cookbook featuring Dickinson Inn recipes

IRON MOUNTAIN — The flavors of a bygone era in Iron Mountain are being preserved in a new cookbook featuring 100 original recipes from the historic Dickinson Inn. The Braumart Theatre is bringing the collection to the community as both a tribute to one of the downtown’s former fine ...