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One of the world’s largest salt mines under Lake Erie
Local News
CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) — Below Cleveland, in a subterranean world many surface dwellers don't know exists, miners extract a crucial winter mineral — salt. The Whiskey Island salt mine, owned by food giant Cargill, helps supply road salt across the Northeast and Great Lakes, where a colder, ...
Iran to allow some shipments through Hormuz
International News
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tehran has agreed to "facilitate and expedite" humanitarian aid through the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva said Friday, even as it endures strikes on its nuclear facilities. Ali Bahreini said Tehran has accepted ...
Salvation Army starts community ‘Egg Hunt for Hope’ for kids
Local News
KINGSFORD — The Dickinson County Salvation Army is spreading Easter cheer across the community with its newly launched “Egg Hunt for Hope.” Salvation Army Director Tara Coss said the interactive event is designed to get families outdoors and engaged. Children ages 12 and younger ...
Breitung proposes park upgrade in East Kingsford
Local News
QUINNESEC — Breitung Township will seek a state grant for a proposed $500,000 project at East Kingsford Park that includes lights for the baseball field. The estimated cost for an LED lighting system and pole footings is $136,000, according to a project summary reviewed by the township ...
Former state Rep. Cambensy enters race for state Senate
Local News
MARQUETTE — Former 109th District state Rep. Sara Cambensy announced Tuesday her candidacy for Michigan’s 38th District state Senate seat. Cambensy, a longtime Democrat from Marquette, is running as an Independent to replace term-limited state Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Waucedah ...