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Wall Street has worst day since April after threats of more China tariffs
Business News
NEW YORK (AP) — A monthslong calm on Wall Street shattered Friday, and U.S. stocks tumbled after President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs much higher on China. The S&P 500 sank 2.7% in its worst day since April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 878 points, or 1.9%, and ...
Firings begin as WH seeks to pressure Democrats in shutdown
Business News
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started, an attempt by President Donald Trump's administration to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown dragged into a 10th day. Russ Vought, the director ...
Groundbreaking for charter high school in Houghton
Community
CALUMET TOWNSHIP – Moyle Construction had a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for the new Copper Island Academy High School. When completed, it will be the third instructional building on the Copper Island Academy campus, on Industrial Drive, near the Houghton County Memorial ...
Ely Township to buy Barnes Hecker Mine plot, convert space to memorial park
Community
ISHPEMING — The Barnes Hecker mine, known for the 1926 cave-in that took 51 lives, is in the final stages of being purchased by Ely Township. The purchase is not fully complete but the township decided to share a bit of information in a public release. “Due to many people sharing false ...
Harvest Festival for kids Saturday at the Escanaba Farmers Market
Local News
ESCANABA — A Harvest Festival for kids has been set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Escanaba Farmers Market in Escanaba. Parents are invited to bring their children for fall-themed activities, games, crafts, and treats while exploring the market’s fresh local produce and ...