By the end of the 19th century, the Lake Superior copper district had already begun its decline in terms of copper production and its percentage of mineral contribution to the United States copper market. While the Copper Country could boast of contributing approximately 90% of the ...
NEW YORK — Stock markets are rallying worldwide Monday, and oil prices are easing after the United States and Iran reached a tentative deal to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to get the global flow of crude going again. The S&P 500 rose 1.7% on hopes that this time, ...
HOUGHTON — The U.S. Infantry veteran group, the Wolverine Platoon, will host a reunion today and Wednesday, Tom Tikkanen, a veteran of the platoon, said. The reunion takes place at 12 p.m., June 16 at the Lake Linden Park, then into the evening at the Lake Linden Legion post and ...
NEW YORK— A nationwide network of charitable foundations is encouraging its members to emphasize their positive contributions to American life, a 250th anniversary campaign aimed at quelling what it calls the "greater intensity" of scrutiny felt from the federal government and populist movements. Popular notions of philanthropy as merely a game for the ultrawealthy to fund partisan projects and commit fraud have left the sector vulnerable to political attacks, as the Council on Foundations sees it, influencing policies that hamper essential community services. The advocacy group, ...
HANCOCK — The City of Hancock has always been proud of its Finnish heritage. At Bridgefest, the newly opened Hancock History Hall in the City Garage opened its doors for people to enjoy. Hancock Historic Preservation Committee Chair Jonathon Nagel said the first set of displays will ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — After more than 30 years, the American flag once again flies above the Quincy Mine No. 2 Shaft-Rockouse. The flag was raised on a new pole during a special ceremony on Saturday, June 13, Quincy Mine Hoist Association (QMHA) Director Tom Wright said the last time the ...
