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Students drafted into trade apprenticeships

ESCANABA — A pilot program launched by several groups was the gateway for four students to enter the world of the skilled trades. The organizers of the program — Construct Connect UP — says they won’t be the last. The program matches students with businesses where they get experience ...

Blasto cases continue to climb locally

ESCANABA — Despite the Escanaba paper mill being idled, the number of people who worked at or visited the mill that have been infected with the fungal infection known as blastomycosis continues to climb. To date, there have been a total of 118 cases of blastomycosis identified. Fourteen out ...

Second Amendment resolution approved

By Houghton Daily Mining Gazette staff L’ANSE — Baraga County Board passed a “constitutional county” resolution backing the Second Amendment at its monthly meeting Monday night. The resolution passed unanimously without discussion from the board. In contrast to other local ...

A safe place; Houghton police recognize role in combating stigma

By GRAHAM JAEHNIG Daily Mining Gazette HOUGHTON — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Lt. Nick Roberts said the City of Houghton Police Department is giving away bracelets that will raise awareness of the month while continuing to advocate for the reduction of stigma by in ...

Mom of 3 earns degree while becoming firefighter, EMT

MANCHESTER, N.H. — This was a special Mother’s Day for Tiare Hazen of Iron Mountain, who traveled last week with her family to commencement ceremonies at Southern New Hampshire University. Hazen earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration online from SNHU. During her studies, ...

2nd Amendment resolution OK’d

L’ANSE — Baraga County Board passed a “constitutional county” resolution backing the Second Amendment at its monthly meeting Monday night. The resolution passed unanimously without discussion from the board. In contrast to other local counties, where other resolutions prompted lengthy ...