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Top Scouting award given

MARQUETTE — The Hiawathaland District of the Michigan Crossroads Council, Scouting America recently held its annual dinner at Bay College to recognize outstanding leaders for exemplary service. The recipient of Hiawathaland District Scoutmaster of the Year is George Larson of Troop 346, ...

Bingo at Ishpeming VFW

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming VFW will have bingo on Sunday. Doors open at noon. Beverages and snacks are available as well as a light lunch.

MRHC program on library set

MARQUETTE — At 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, the Marquette Regional History Center will present its Senior Support Series: 100 Years of the Longyear Research Library It’s National Library Week. Meet the librarians and hear about unusual collections and surprising research discoveries over ...

LWV demonstration on tap

HOUGHTON — On Saturday, April 5, the League of Women Voters of the Copper Country will join national partners for Hands Off!, a mobilization in response to the current administration’s attacks on our democracy, fundamental rights and the overreach of power. Events are being held ...

Gladstone ­residents riled by ­public safety tax

GLADSTONE — A handful of disgruntled residents spoke during a public hearing at Monday’s Gladstone City Commission meeting before the city enters its second year of Public Act (PA) 33, a special assessment to fund Public Safety’s police and fire services. The 4.5 mills that will be ...