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Iron County equalized property values for 2024 up 19%

CRYSTAL FALLS — Iron County’s total equalized property value for 2024 grew to $1.01 billion, an increase of 19%, the county board learned Tuesday. Equalization Director Amy Bucek reported that taxable value rose 7.45% to $691 million following an 8.6% increase in 2023. Bucek said that ...

Calumet village receives state Treasury Department grants

CALUMET — The Michigan Department of Treasury announced on Tuesday that Calumet Village has been awarded two grants totaling more than $570,000 through the Financially Distressed Cities, Villages and Townships Grant Program. One award, a Public service enhancement through infrastructure ...

13 years later, Adam Campbell death remains mystery

ESCANABA — Thirteen years ago this week, the body of 26-year-old Adam Campbell was found in a burning vehicle in Escanaba. The Escanaba Public Safety Department is still investigating the case. “Currently, the case status remains open. We have had several leads that came in within the ...

FCC launching broadband consumer label

HOUGHTON — Internet service providers offering standalone broadband access are required to provide new consumer labels for their service starting Wednesday. The labels, which resume the nutritional labels on food products, will be required at the point of sale, both online and in stores for ...

Dickinson property values soar

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County’s total equalized property valuation has climbed by a staggering 20% over the past year, reaching $1.45 billion, an increase of about $240 million, county board members learned this week. With other factors included, Equalization Director Matt Baumgartner ...

Work to begin on Breitung Avenue in Kingsford

KINGSFORD — Another road construction project in Kingsford is scheduled to start this week. The East Breitung Avenue project, which includes resurfacing of the roadway from Carpenter Avenue to Woodbine Street, will be under construction for about 45 days. The work is being done by FA ...