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Acclaimed documentary 'Iron Family' releases on March 16

IRON RIVER — "Iron Family," starring Iron River resident Jazmine Faries, will release on March 16, in advance of World Down Syndrome Day. "Iron Family," which won the 2022 Slamdance Audience Award, follows Jazmine Faries, a 32-year-old woman with Down Syndrome whose passions include soap ...

Fire at Harbor Tower caused by lit cigarette

ESCANABA — The fire that damaged the Harbor Tower, a 175-unit subsidized housing facility and tallest building in Escanaba, was likely caused by a lit cigarette or other smoking device, according to the Escanaba Department of Public Safety. In a Tuesday written statement, investigators ...

Fatal sled crash in Whitefish Township

SAULT STE. MARIE — At approximately 3:20 p.m. last Saturday, troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Sault Ste. Marie responded to a report of a serious snowmobile crash on West Green Shack Road near South Chippewa Hunt Club Row. The preliminary investigation found that the driver ...

Oscar G. Johnson VAMC upgrades health care infrastructure

IRON MOUNTAIN – Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain has announced it will begin infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving safe and effective patient care. These projects are part of a record $4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending to modernize, repair and improve department ...

Fox Motors announces key leadership realignment

MARQUETTE – Fox Motors announced a leadership promotion within its automotive division, naming Luke Hubbard as director of operations – Upper Peninsula. The role provides dedicated executive oversight across five dealership locations in Marquette and Negaunee. In his new role, Hubbard ...