IRON MOUNTAIN — Trustees appointed by Dickinson County Board to make decisions in the best interests of the county library are considering rules for the conduct of the board’s liaison to the library panel. The idea has drawn a cold reception from the county board, which decided Monday to ...

HOUGHTON — The Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) announced today an $838,000 grant to Michigan Technological University (MTU) that will support a major expansion of semiconductor education and training programs across the Upper Peninsula while responding to Michigan’s increased ...

HANCOCK — As a line of families along Quincy Street watched and took photos, Santa Claus pulled up in his sleigh — or rather, on the back of a Hancock fire truck. So began the annual Christmas Walk, which drew families for wagon rides, toasty treats, fun activities, and of course, a visit ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — An Iron Mountain cosmetologist hopes to inspire others by sharing her personal transformation story in her book “Property of the King.” Deborah Mckinzie details her journey of living life fast and hard as her husband’s “possession” in the motorcycle club world to ...

HOUGHTON — Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly served Thanksgiving meals for friends at seven sites and also home-delivered meals throughout the Copper Country. About 30 people had signed up for a meal at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in Houghton, and even more showed up Thursday, ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — A lake-effect snowstorm unfolding last weekend steered north and east of the central Upper Peninsula, it’s a reminder that winter is near. In Michigan, state-designated trails are open Dec. 1 through March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ...