Since the days of early mining, blacksmiths and general stores, local businesses have been backbone of communities across the United States. While the face of business has changed over the years, one thing remains the same. Businesses are a vital part of thriving communities big or ...

It was not unusual to have "bees" to put up a home, to dig the potatoes, or to make hay. In Finland, it was not uncommon for a group to own a fishing hut and equipment to hunt in groups or to own mills. Because of this many Finns were interested in cooperatives. It is said that the first co-op ...

NEGAUNEE — Teal Lake, located within the city of Negaunee, is a gem for the West End of the County. It covers an area of 466 acres and has a maximum depth of 32 feet. Shallow shorelines are very limited with most of the lake being greater than 3.5 feet deep. Teal Lake has provided a very ...

As most of my readers know, I typically write to promote Negaunee. I am always grateful for and, I think, knowledgeable, about the things I write about. In general, my topics are local businesses. Some may have just opened or have been open for a while - they are hidden gems that make our ...

Sam Cohodas was born in 1895 in eastern Poland. His father, Aaron Cohodas sold produce, like his father before him. The family of 10 were Jewish and lived in horrid conditions. Relatives of the family started making their way to America, including Sam’s uncle, Sam Weksler who moved to ...

NEGAUNEE —The Yankee represented the coming of steam to Michigans’ Iron range. It represented ingenuity and change in the way mining took place in the mid 1800s. The origin of the Yankee began with Henry Merry, the manager of the Jackson Iron Company. Shortly after the American Civil ...