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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 ...

MSP St. Ignace post announces promotion

ST. IGNACE — The Michigan State Police at the St. Ignace post has announced the promotion of Sgt. Jonathan Morrison. Morrison, who grew up in Pickford, enlisted in the United States Air Force following his high school graduation, where he honorably served for four years. After completing his ...

NPL to hold poetry/short story night

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Public Library is offering a poetry and short story night at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 9. This is a recurring event that meets on the second Thursday each month, but all are welcome to attend. Bring your own work or share a poem or story from your favorite writer or ...

Hiawatha and Ottawa national forests prepare for prescribed fires

GLADSTONE — The Upper Peninsula Fire and Aviation Management Unit is planning prescribed fire operations this year, pending all required approvals. Unit officials estimate this work to continue this spring through the fall as weather conditions allow. Units that do not experience conducive ...

Evolution of womens’ bathing suits to be considered

MARQUETTE — What’s the connection between bathing suits and women’s right to vote? Join organizers at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, as Carrie Moon-Dupree, director of development for the League of Women Voters of Michigan, showcases her collection of vintage to modern swimwear, tracing ...

Adult book club session planned

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Public Library is holding an adult book club interest meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7. Everyone is welcome to attend and share ideas, suggests times and dates to meet and what to read. This program is free and all are welcome to attend. For more information, ...