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Fire destroys Kingsford home

KINGSFORD — A residence in Kingsford was a total loss and neighboring homes were significantly damaged in a fire Tuesday afternoon, according to Kingsford Public Safety Department. One firefighter received minor injuries and was transported to Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson for ...

It's official!

MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Tuesday met with project partners at Presque Isle Park in Marquette to celebrate the recent acquisition of a conservation easement in the Michigamme Highlands area over Marquette, Baraga and Iron counties. The easement is over 73,000 ...

A frustrating situation

LAURIUM – At the regular August Laurium Village Council meeting Tuesday, Village Manager Ian Lewis expressed frustration with the Houghton County Board of Commissioners’ decision regarding an annexation request of two properties to the village from Calumet Township. The George Gipp ...

Railroad Days

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — The Quincy Mine Hoist Association (QMHA), in partnership with the Quincy & Torch Lake Railroad restoration volunteers, is celebrating the region's rich mining heritage Friday and Saturday with its biennial Railroad Days. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday ...

Torch Lake troubles

LAKE LINDEN — The fences around the eastern portion of Lake Linden Park will be up through October as crews from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Honeywell and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) continue working to remove approximately 14,000 cubic yards ...

The Pickers are coming!

NEW YORK, NY — American Pikers is a documentary TV series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find ...