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First Bank, U.P. announces staff addition, promotion

Havican named Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer Todd Maki, President and CEO of First Bank, said in a press release that he is pleased to announce the addition of Joe Havican to the bank’s team.. Havican has joined First Bank as it’s Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer, in its Marquette office. According to the release, Havican has worked in commercial lending for 20 years, establishing business relationships in the Marquette and surrounding areas. Havican graduated from Northern Michigan University with a Finance degree and is very involved in the community. He ...

Amazon axes free grocery delivery on some orders

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is axing free grocery delivery for Prime members on orders less than $150. Customers who get their groceries delivered from Amazon Fresh -- and pay less than $150 — will be charged between $3.95 and $9.95, depending on the order size, the company said in an email to Prime members Friday. The new policy starts February 28. “We will continue to offer convenient two-hour delivery windows for all orders, and customers in some areas will be able to select a longer, six-hour delivery window for a reduced fee,” Amazon said in the email. Launched in 2005, ...

Revel in Alger County’s silent winter sports

While snowmobiling continues to be the most popular outdoor winter activity in the region, Alger County is home to some of the best trails used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the Upper Peninsula. From the novice to the more advanced adventurer, here are some trails worth checking ...

1st Business After Hours of 2023 at Velodrome

Velodrome Coffee in downtown Ishpeming will be hosted our first BAH of 2023 on Tuesday, January 24 from 5-7pm. This is going to be one you don’t want to miss. Our Business After Hours events encourage fellow business owners, community members and leaders to attend. Hosted by a member ...

Justice Department to probe Abbott baby formula plant

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the Abbott Laboratories infant formula plant in Michigan that was shut down for months last year due to contamination, the company confirmed. The factory’s closure in February 2022 was a key cause of a nationwide baby formula ...

The small town showdown

Guy’s Grocery Games, Iron Chef, and Chopped are all great show’s I’ve been known to binge watch. I always find myself drawn to these shows during the winter. They inspire me to try new recipes and ironically, get off the couch and do something. While I love the outdoors, I do not enjoy ...