ROCK — After 25 years of business, a local farm and corn maze is preparing to enter the 2026 season under new ownership. Larry’s Corn Maze — with Larry being the name of the anthropomorphic,…
Bergman joins other lawmakers demand action from Canadian government over wildfires
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, joined fellow representatives John James, Lisa McClain and John Moolenaar in addressing…
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ESCANABA — After reaching hazardous extremes last week, the air quality in the area is improving but remains unhealthy. On…
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Scott Hanson named to Athletic Director for Escanaba High School
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Lauri A. Anderson
ESCANABA — Lauri A. Anderson, age 65, of Escanaba passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.
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GLADSTONE — Thomas L. Butch, age 84, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15,…
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GLADSTONE — Barbara Louise Barron, 76, of Gladstone, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at…
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Is federal government trying to kick sick people off Medicaid?
Is the federal government trying to kick sick people off Medicaid? It certainly seems like it. Congress made the policy choice to impose work requirements on Medicaid — which in itself is likely to result in people losing coverage largely for administrative reasons like failing to file paperwork on time. Now, a rule released…
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Bergman joins other lawmakers demand action from Canadian government over wildfires
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, joined fellow representatives John James, Lisa McClain and John Moolenaar in addressing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to demand "immediate action" on wildfires in Ontario which are causing hazardous air quality across the state of Michigan. "Our constituents in Michigan are once again under air quality…
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