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UP sees ‘The Ford Boom’ in the 1920s

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IRON MOUNTAIN — For Henry Ford in the early 1900s, the Upper Peninsula wasn’t just a place to vacation, it offered opportunity and resources for his growing Ford Motor Company auto manufacturing operation. Ford, in turn, would put the U.P. — and Iron Mountain area, in particular — on the map as the automotive industry exploded in America. Ford’s first documented visit to Iron Mountain was May 28, 1907, according to “Iron Mountain Ford Motor Company Plant, Kingsford, Dickinson County, Michigan 1920-1951,” a 2019 PowerPoint presentation by local historian William John ...

Bishop of Saginaw responds to Michigan AG's report on alleged sexual abuse within the church

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SAGINAW — Following the release of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s report on sexual abuse allegations within the Diocese of Saginaw, Bishop Robert D. Gruss issued a statement Thursday in response, drawing a rebuke from the Abuse Survivors Coalition. The Department of Attorney General recent report identified 38 clergy members — 37 priests and one deacon — as having been accused of sexual misconduct involving minors or adults in the Diocese of Saginaw over a period spanning more than 70 years. Of those, 30 were ordained or incardinated by the Diocese of Saginaw. ...

Bay de Noc Returns to the National Stage

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GLADSTONE — After an almost seven-year hiatus from the national tournament spotlight, Little and Big Bay de Noc have once again become a destination for some of the most prestigious professional walleye circuits in North America. The third leg of the Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops National ...

Today in Sports June 29

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1906 — Alex Smith shoots a record 295 to beat brother Willie in the U.S. Open. Alex shoots a 295 at Onwentsia Club Ill. 1933 — Primo Carnera knocks out Jack Sharkey in the sixth round at the Long Island City Bowl to win the world heavyweight title. 1947 — Betty Jameson wins the U.S. Women’s Open by six strokes over amateurs Sally Sessions and Rolly Riley. 1952 — Louise Suggs beats Betty Jameson and Marlene Bauer by seven strokes to win the U.S. Women’s Open. 1956 — Charles Dumas becomes the first high jumper to clear 7 feet, jumping 7 feet, 5-8 inches in the U.S. ...

Escanaba library joins statewide reading initiative

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ESCANABA — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a statewide summer reading initiative in partnership with public libraries, including the Escanaba Public Library, aimed at encouraging children to read, write and stay engaged with literacy activities over the summer months. Michigan ...