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Wash out!

ESCANABA — Across the central Upper Peninsula, excessive water from rain and melting snow is causing problems for drivers, first responders, homeowners and municipalities. Water levels are expected to continue to rise and may peak mid-week. Some roads have washed out — others have ...

Extending the year

ESCANABA — Instead of spending what was scheduled as the first day of summer at the beach, many U.P. students are looking at spending more time in the classroom. Several school districts have announced updated school calendars — or potential updates — to reflect the amount of snow days ...

The making of America’s first president

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of 12 weekly stories focusing on America’s 250th birthday, as told through the lens of our communities and the role many of the places we call home played in shaping the nation before, during and after the Revolutionary War. This week we begin ...

An irregular compass reading changed everything

Editors note: Beginning today the Daily Mining Gazette, in cooperation with other Upper Peninsula papers, will run companion pieces to our America 250 stories with a focus on the U.P.'s role in building America. Compiled from Marquette Regional History Center articles Following the ...

Three arrested in vehicle break ins

LAURIUM – Laurium Police have apprehended three suspects related to a rash of vehicle break-ins in the village, said Police Chief Kurt Erkkila. In the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 1, several residents throughout the village reported property missing or out of place from their ...

Getting an upgrade

LAURIUM — The Laurium Fire Department announced on Wednesday it has received its new Fire Equipment Vehicle from the Danko Emergency Equipment Company. This equipment vehicle was fully funded in April 2024 for $250,000 through the 2024 Michigan Treasury Department FDCVT grant. At the ...