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Library issue moves forward

HANCOCK — The Hancock Public Schools Board of Education and the Hancock City Council held a joint session Friday, approving items to forom a District Library Board. Three members were appointed by the city, Councilor Dean Woodbeck, Mayor Protem Whitney Warstler and city resident Ruth Gill. Two members were appointed by the school board, district residents Jillian Shilling and library advocate Carolyn Dekker. Hancock Superintendent Chris Salani said the board was created to have a legal entity to put forth ballot language for November to fund the library through a millage. "With the ...

Culvert project, bridge inspections to close some lanes

ISHPEMING — Work to replace a culvert on M-28 Business Route east of South 7th Street in Ishpeming is expected to start Wednesday, Aug. 12. Work will include backfill, slope restoration and repaving. The projected cost of the project is $112,000. Traffic restrictions will include one lane of alternating traffic will be open using traffic regulators. An 11-foot lane width restriction will be in place in the work zone. The culvert in question has reached the end of its service life. Its replacement will extend the lifespan of the roadway and increasing safety for motorists. M-28 BR ...

Local hospital selected to help pioneer new model for rural healthcare

L'ANSE — A local hospital has been selected to help develop a new model for rural healthcare as part of the ARPA-H Paradigm Program. Baraga County Memorial Hospital will be partnering with Homeward Health and organizations across the country to deliver hospital-level services utilizing a ...

IM again turns to archery hunt to cull city deer herd

IRON MOUNTAIN — Permits will again be offered to archery hunters as Iron Mountain tries to match or even exceed last year's record harvest of 112 deer from within city limits. The size of the herd remains troublesome, City Manager Jordan Stanchina acknowledged. There will be no changes in the rules for this year's hunt. "Hopefully, we have the same people involved this year," Stanchina said, adding, "we use every piece of land that we can." During last year's hunt, 106 antlerless deer and six bucks were culled during a season that ran on designated parcels from Oct. 1 through Jan. ...

Today in History: August 10, derecho rakes the US Midwest

Today in History: August 10, derecho rakes the US Midwest By The Associated Press Today is Monday, Aug. 10, the 222nd day of 2026. There are 143 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 10, 2020, a powerful derecho struck several Midwest U.S. states, causing four fatalities and an ...

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