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No easy solution to downtown’s vacant lots

ESCANABA — The charred gap on the 1000 block of Ludington is going to get bigger before it gets better. What used to be adjoining buildings at 1009 and 1011 Ludington St. — Schwalbach Kitchens and Trinkets & Treasures, each with an apartment above — burned to the ground on the ...

IM noise rules frustrate Maxx owner

IRON MOUNTAIN — The owner of The Maxx Entertainment Center in Iron Mountain is putting an expansion on hold as he tries to deal with noise complaints. Dave Fraser, who has operated the center at 2202 Aragon St. since mid-2022, told Iron Mountain City Council on Monday he’s stopped plans ...

Celebrate Youth Art Month at CCCAC

HANCOCK — Visit the Copper Country Community Arts Center during March to view more than 200 wonderful works of youth art. The Celebrate Youth Arts Month exhibition is on display through March 30 in the Youth Gallery and the Kerredge Gallery at the CCCAC. March is a time to recognize young ...

Plans to convert pool into splash pad moving forward

ESCANABA — Despite a few hiccups, the planned conversion of the former Webster Wading Pool into a splash pad is still slated to take place this summer. A splash pad is essentially a park with water features designed to get people wet but with little to no standing water. The water ...

Getting in gear: Velodrome Coffee takes over MTU library cafe

HOUGHTON — Michigan Technological University students grabbing a coffee on their first day back from spring break were treated to a new look, and taste, at the library cafe. Monday was the first day of operations for Velodrome Coffee’s new location at Tech’s library. The cafe had ...

Italian heritage club disbands, donates to Norway museum

NORWAY — After 40 years of gathering to celebrate their Italian customs, the Tyrolean Trentino Club of Norway has come to an end. Although the club has decided to officially dissolve, the Norway area’s rich Italian heritage will be showcased in a special exhibit at the Jake Menghini ...