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Milano Smokehouse Meats to close

ISHPEMING — The owners of a west-end business are stepping away from it but unlike most business closures, they are seeking someone to come in, take over and continue on. In a Facebook posting Tuesday, the owners of Milano Smokehouse Meats, Tim and Katelyn Milano, announced the business was ...

Today in History: August 19, last U.S. combat troops leave Iraq

Today in History: August 19, last U.S. combat troops leave Iraq By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2026. There are 134 days left in the year. Today in History: On Aug. 19, 2010, the last American combat brigade exited Iraq, seven years and five months ...

Superiorland Yesterdays

60 years ago ISHPEMING — Francis Dishnow, Ishpeming High School principle, today asked all parents and students to cooperate in arranging proper dress and appearance for all students when attending school. Through efforts by junior and senior high schools, a dress guide has been approved for all students. “During a time of rapidly changing hairdos, it is difficult to set rules and regulations,” Dishnow said. School officials noted that the primary purpose of a dress guide is to make the student aware of dress and grooming so that his appearance will always be an asset. They ...

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Small plane crash investigated by feds

SCHOOLCRAFT TOWNSHIP — Injuries were reported as the result of a small plane crash Friday evening in rural Houghton County. According to the Michigan State Police Spl/Lt. Ashley Miller, Seventh District public information officer, the crash was reported at 7:45 p.m. Friday evening. Miller confirmed that MSP responded to a small plane crash that occurred on Township Park Road in Schoolcraft Township.  Miller said a full report had not been filed as of Monday morning. "There were no fatalities, however, I believe there were injuries." Miller did not have name(s) of the injured nor ...