Central Region

Ear, nose and throat specialists are in demand.

New staffer joins Dickinson Ear, Nose and Throat

Nurse practitioner Aaron Lanning has joined the staff of the Dickinson County Healthcare System's ear, nose and throat clinic.

One of the many amazing items you can get at the Gwinn Furniture Outlet.
Gwinn Furniture Outlet moves to new location

The Gwinn Furniture Outlet has found a new home, moving down the street to the former location of Family Dollar. 

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Dollar General opens in Rapid River, coming to Gwinn

A new Dollar General store has opened up in Rapid River, and they are constructing a Dollar General in Gwinn, too. 

Helping hungry kids one Power Pack at a time

There is no doubt that combating hunger in our communities is a real need, and some school districts, like Ishpeming, are finding a way to help students in need. 

Dia de los Tacos, Slows BAR BQ set to fuse flavors in summer event

Dia de los Tacos and Slows BAR BQ are set to combine their flavors this summer in an event that brings two Michigan foodie favorites together in the Upper Peninsula. 

Fish Tacos are available on Third Street on Fridays, / Photo via Border Grill
Border Grill rebrands Third Street location, adds to menu

Like Border Grill but want to try something different than the same ol' menu items? Then you're in luck. 

Trenary Toast fans rejoice — a new flavor is here

Fans or Trenary Toast are in luck -- the company that makes the popular snack has unveiled a new product. 

Dogs and inmates both transformed by prison rehab program

Dogs in need of intense rehabilitation find discipline, love, and a new lease on life at the Alger Maximum Security Prison. Inmates live with the dogs, train the dogs, and send them on their way, ready to be adopted into their forever homes.

The sun rises over Deer Lake in Marquette County.
Deer Lake is a shining example of how to get an Area of Concern delisted

Deer Lake was once so contaminated that the eagles that lived in the area were disappearing and the mercury levels were very unsafe. But cooperative efforts to restore the lake back to its original condition have helped get it delisted as an Area of Concern. 

Mark Erickson, the Menominee River co-chair
Mark Erickson: ‘Menominee has been good to me’

Mark Erickson's family has been in the Menominee area for generations. Now he's giving back to the community by helping clean up pollution from the past in the Menominee River Area of Concern.

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