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Some U.P. counties see higher gun deer harvests this year

IRON MOUNTAIN — Firearm deer harvests are up from a year ago in Dickinson, Iron and Menominee counties as the 2024 season comes to a close, according to a Michigan Department of Natural Resources online harvest summary. In Dickinson County, as of 7 p.m. Friday, the harvest total from this ...

Homeless Awareness Month ends with message from Salvation Army

HOUGHTON — With November coming to a close also comes the end to Homeless Awareness Month. The holiday season is often the more charitable of times in which citizens reach out to lend a helping hand with volunteerism or monetary and material donations. The Salvation Army has its arms open for ...

Christmas Walk: Annual tree lighting Friday in downtown IM

IRON MOUNTAIN — Santa Claus is coming to downtown Iron Mountain on Friday. The 2024 Downtown Christmas Walk and Community Christmas Tree Lighting is set from 4 to 6 p.m., with the First National Bank & Trust returning as the presenting sponsor. The annual event features a variety of ...

Local stores see good start to holiday shopping season

ESCANABA — With less than a month until Christmas, local businesses are experiencing increased traffic as holiday shoppers scour for deals and savings. It’s expected to be a busy shopping season across the country. The National Retail Federation Prosper Insights & Analytics estimates ...

Keweenaw Wild Ones promote pollinators

HOUGHTON — The Keweenaw chapter of Wild Ones held a presentation at Calumet Public Library on Nov. 20 about monarch butterflies and native plants they pollinate along with a workshop on seed balls. The event was mostly centered on educating children but allowed adults to attend as two ...

Resource Fair showcases area’s helping hands

ESCANABA — Over 20 local organizations converged at Bay College on Friday to showcase their community services. Bay hosted the inaugural Community Resource Fair, organized by the Menominee-Delta-Schoolcraft Community Action Agency. Community Action put on the event in conjunction with ...