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Ottawa, Chequamegon-Nicolet national forests announce seasonal hiring

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IRONWOOD – The Ottawa and Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forests are hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and are encouraging local residents to apply. Interested applicants must apply through usajobs.gov. Job announcements and descriptions will be available beginning ...

U.P. writers can bypass bookstore and build author platforms

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MARQUETTE — Did you know that by selling books directly to readers, authors not only earn higher royalties, but you also have valuable reader contact information? And you don't need to store boxes of books in your garage! Diane Windsor of Motina Books Publishing will explain how to set up a ...

Future of the Ojibway Correctional Facility at issue

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MARENISCO — In 2018, the Ojibway Correctional Facility in Gogebic County's Marenisco Township was closed by the Michigan Department of Corrections, economically devastating the region and putting many people out of work. Over the years, several proposals for what to do with the property have ...

Today in History: February 18, Dale Earnhardt Sr. dies in Daytona crash

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Today in History: February 18, Dale Earnhardt Sr. dies in Daytona crash By The Associated Press Today is Wednesday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2026. There are 316 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 18, 2001, auto racing star Dale Earnhardt Sr. died in a crash in the final lap of ...