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Gwinn Area Community Schools bond proposal back on the ballot

GWINN — Gwinn Area Community Schools once again has a bond proposal on the Nov. 3 ballot, after four previous bond proposals failed in other elections. This time around, GACS says that “your feedback is our focus,” and the proposed bond is much smaller than previous requests. “We ...

Trump, Vance and Obama are making closing stretch appeals to midterm voters in pivotal states

President Donald Trump's campaign to keep Republicans in control of Congress in the Nov. 3 midterms is returning to Ohio for the third time in a month on Wednesday, while former President Barack Obama is set to rally Democrats in Georgia. With less than a week until Election Day, Trump is keeping his focus on states that he won handily two years ago as Americans confront record fuel prices, rising costs and an unpopular war in Iran. Vice President JD Vance was focusing on North Carolina, where Republicans have been pessimistic about retaining a Senate seat. Former national party ...

Baraga County Chamber of Commerce launches “Baraga County Cash” gift check program 

BARAGA — The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce has officially launched Baraga County Cash, a county‑wide gift check program designed to keep more dollars in Baraga County and strengthen the local economy. Community gift card programs like Baraga County Cash have proven to be powerful economic tools nationwide. According to the Institute for Local Self‑Reliance, local dollars recirculate up to three times more when spent at independent businesses compared to national chains. Studies from Main Street America show that for every $100 spent locally, up to $68 stays in the community, ...

Five medical students awarded Mazzuchi Scholarship

Marquette — The Mazzuchi Scholarship has been awarded to five medical students from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Upper Peninsula Region: Ava Adler, Sophia Aque, Jenny Haely, Ted Hoenke and Laura Lyons. Recipients are chosen based on their intention to practice in ...