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IM considers issuing no new licenses for growing marijuana

IRON MOUNTAIN — New licenses for marijuana growing operations would no longer be issued in Iron Mountain under city ordinance changes that are being prepared for review. Iron Mountain initially had four grow sites, but two have ceased operations in the past year, said City Manager Jordan ...

Deer mouse is cute — if it stays outside

ESCANABA — This is the tale of two mice. When the garden is gone, and the firewood is stacked up high, little paws come a-creeping. When the nights are nippy and the north wind promises snow, long-pointy noses peek into warm places. Late autumn season is mouse season! Mice will squeeze ...

New chief of staff at VA center in IM

IRON MOUNTAIN – Dr. Victor Quijano has been named as the new chief of staff at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, effective Oct. 6. “I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Quijano to our leadership team,” Medical Center Director Dr. John P. Shealey said. “His extensive experience and ...

Makenzie Elaine Kidd

ESCANABA — Breanna (Winling) and Tim Kidd of Escanaba, a daughter, Makenzie Elaine Kidd, born June 9, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Weight was 6 pounds, 11 ounces; length was 18.5 inches. She is the couple's first child. Grandparents are Mark and Tammy Winling of Gladstone ...

Atlas Dane Mercier

ESCANABA — Lisa (Pischel) and Tyler Mercier of Wilson, a son, Atlas Dane Mercier, born May 20, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Weight was 7 pounds, 15.7 ounces; length was 20 inches. Atlas joins two brothers, Luca and Porter. Grandparents are Mellissa and the late Michael ...