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Short-Term Rental rules passed in Ford River

FORD RIVER -- A township meeting on Monday night lasted just over three hours and brought upwards of 70 residents interested in matters on the agenda. Two items were around the contentious topic of short-term rentals (STRs). Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo allow homeowners to rent out ...

Bay College introduces David Bahrman Memorial Scholarship

ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN – The Bay College Foundation recently announced the establishment of the David Bahrman Memorial Scholarship, generously created through donations from friends and family members to celebrate the life, legacy, and agricultural contributions of David Bahrman. The ...

Upper Peninsula Peace Officer’s Memorial honors fallen officers

MARQUETTE COUNTY — The Upper Peninsula Peace Officer’s Memorial was held Friday in Negaunee, honoring law enforcement officers from across the Upper Peninsula who died in the line of duty and recognizing the sacrifices made by them and their loved ones. The event began with a motorcade ...

Violence against Indigenous people remains

ESCANABA -- This month, an important message spreads throughout the nation. Recently, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives passed, but observances continue. To those unfamiliar, the details may be shocking and upsetting. Women, girls and ...