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Crowds enjoy Farm Block Fest

ALLOUEZ TOWNSHIP — On the van trip through the Upper Peninsula, Jake Sandock had marveled at what he was seeing — so much so that his bandmates told him multiple times to stop talking. He hadn’t known a town like Houghton existed. And he’d also never experienced the Farm Block Festival, which brings together bands from throughout the Midwest for three days of music and community at John and Charmaine Parsons’ farm outside of Ahmeek. “Even though technically it’s the middle of nowhere, it’s not at all, because you’ve got a community of people and families here that ...

MTU enrollment increases

HOUGHTON — The fall semester’s enrollment at Michigan Technological University will be the largest since the mid-1980s, President Rick Koubek said at Thursday’s meeting of the Tech board of Trustees. Women will also make up more than 30% of the student population for the first time in ...

IM’s Italian Fest ups its game

IRON MOUNTAIN — It’s that time again — a chance for the community to celebrate its rich Italian heritage next Saturday The 17th-annual Italian Fest, sponsored by LiUNA Local 1329, runs from noon to 11 p.m. in Iron Mountain’s downtown parking lot across from Dickinson County Library. The festivities kick off at noon with an opening ceremony by Mike Izzo and family. “Once again, they will be singing ‘God Bless America’ in Italian for us,” said Kenzie Williamsen, Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority event coordinator. This year’s festival promises a full ...

POWER OF COMMUNITY:

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Loyal 2 Local program has advocated for the area’s small business community since 2018. The Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance is moving into its seventh L2L program year with several new features to build more awareness of the importance of small businesses. “We are very excited about the additions to our Loyal 2 Local program,” said Mindy Meyers, Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance executive director. “I’m looking forward to seeing the positive impacts it brings to the community.” The DAEDA recently kicked off its Love 2B Local ...

Group works to clean, improve bike trails

ESCANABA — A local organization is working to clean up and improve any and all non-motorized trails in Delta County. Delta County Non-Motorized Trails, started in 2018, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that aims to support and create a trail system in the county. DCNT Marketing ...

Dickinson County names Veteran of the Year

IRON MOUNTAIN — Dennis Lynch of Norway was named Dickinson County Veteran of the Year during the fifth annual Veterans Appreciation Picnic and Concert held at Lake Antoine. Lynch, a former teacher and longtime track coach at Norway High School, was introduced at Saturday’s event by a former student — state Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Waucedah Township. Lynch said he didn’t know “this was going to happen but I started to suspect it when I started seeing all these people,” including his family. McBroom said he was blessed to be asked by Denise Formolo, director of the Dickinson ...