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The fall of the House of Ludington

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ESCANABA — Demolition of the House of Ludington on Sunday marked the end of its 162-year life. The action drew spectators who watched mostly from vehicles in the bitter weather. The House of Ludington, called the “crown jewel of Escanaba” by some, was ravaged by fire on Dec. 5, ...

Aspen Ridge unveils new gymnasium

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ISHPEMING — Aspen Ridge Elementary and Middle School held a public ceremony on Jan. 21 to celebrate the unveiling of its new gymnasium floor. “Thank you to our community for supporting our sinking fund and making our buildings and campus so beautiful,” reads a statement issued by the ...

Gas prices drop

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MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have fallen 10.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.83/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 0.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 21.7 cents per gallon lower ...

NPS offering sensory-friendly playtime

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NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Public Library is offering a sensory-friendly playtime at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. The theme this month is “colors.” This one-hour, drop-in play session is designed to stimulate a child's senses and foster cognitive development. There will be activity stations that ...