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Leonard would create UP ‘ambassador’ as governor

Local News

ESCANABA — Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Leonard has announced that if elected governor he will appoint an “ambassador” to the Upper Peninsula and establish a dedicated executive office presence in the U.P. to ensure residents have a direct line to the governor’s ...

Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low

Business

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years. Inflation dropped to 2.4% in January ...

Kingsford man gets belated medal for Gulf War service

Local News

KINGSFORD — A local veteran has received a long-awaited piece of hardware from his time in the military. Boyd Bailey of Kingsford was recently awarded the National Defense Service Medal in recognition of his service during the Gulf War. “I have been waiting more than 35 years for this ...

IM School Board OKs hiring IM-K schools assistant director

Local News

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Iron Mountain School Board approved hiring Matthew LaLonde as assistant director of the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Community Schools. LaLonde had previously worked for the Breitung Township School District. IMKCS Director Julie Wonders said it will be nice to have an ...