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An evening to remember: Dancing through the Decades returns

It’s that time of year again. Time when you hear the Chamber of Commerce talk about their Midwinter Gala. As with most Chamber events, Dancing Through the Decades is a great opportunity for businesses to market their products and services and network with other business people and community ...

Sandy Gill honored with Heritage Award for lifelong service to U.P. State Fair

ESCANABA -- For more than five decades, Sandy Gill has been a constant, caring presence at the Upper Peninsula State Fair, quietly shaping the experiences of thousands of youth exhibitors while strengthening the traditions that define one of the region’s most cherished events. In recognition ...

Michigan regional jobless rates advance between September and November

LANSING – Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates rose in 13 of Michigan’s 18 labor market areas between September and November, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. “Employment and workforce declines contributed to ...

Sandy Gill honored with Heritage Award for lifelong service to U.P. State Fair

ESCANABA -- For more than five decades, Sandy Gill has been a constant, caring presence at the Upper Peninsula State Fair, quietly shaping the experiences of thousands of youth exhibitors while strengthening the traditions that define one of the region’s most cherished events. In recognition ...

Taiwan hails its ‘best’ trade deal with US, as China protests

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s premier on Friday hailed a new trade deal with the United States as the “best tariff deal” enjoyed by countries with trade surpluses with Washington, as meanwhile a Chinese official in Beijing condemned the accord. The agreement cuts U.S. tariffs on ...

Stocks waver on Wall Street and remain near records

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are wavering on Wall Street as the first week of corporate earnings season closes out with markets trading near record levels. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% in afternoon trading Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 20 points, or less than 0.1%, and the Nasdaq ...