McDowell stops in IM for 'Save Our Retirement' tour

IRON MOUNTAIN - Gary McDowell, a Democratic candidate for Michigan's first congressional district seat, stopped at the Elks Lodge in Iron Mountain on Saturday to chat with local residents.
http://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/534762.html

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 09:24:35 -0700

Quicker claims for veterans

Congressman Dan Benishek says he wants to speed up the claims process
http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/news/story.aspx?id=758253

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 02:22:40 -0700

Utah authorities step up search for mountain man who has Idaho ties

With the summer tourist season fast approaching, authorities are stepping up the search for a mountain man considered armed and dangerous who has spent more than five years breaking into dozens of cabins across remote southern Utah, stealing guns and supplies before retreating into the forest.
http://www.kboi2.com/news/local/Utah-authorities-step-up-search-for-mountain-man-who-has-Idaho-ties-153377995.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 19:34:15 -0700

Kingsford’s top athletes recognized

IRON MOUNTAIN - Kingsford High School senior Jeff Gregory, bound for Michigan Tech to play basketball, was a big winner at Flivvers Athletic Booster Club 2012 Senior Sports Banquet Monday evening at Pine Grove Country Club.
http://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/534767/Kingsford-s-top-athletes-recognized.html?nav=5006

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 08:28:33 -0700

Utah authorities step up search for mountain man

With the summer tourist season fast approaching, authorities are stepping up the search for a mountain man considered armed and dangerous who has spent more than five years breaking into dozens of cab
http://globegazette.com/news/national/utah-authorities-step-up-search-for-mountain-man/article_e5adea46-0cb2-515f-934a-04fd14bb4c11.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 14:22:39 -0700

From one Twin City athlete to another

MARQUETTE - Former Kingsford High School standout Josh Droese, thanks to an Iron Mountain High School graduate, expects to be ready for the 2012 Northern Michigan University football season.
http://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/534376/From-one-Twin-City-athlete-to-another.html?nav=5006

Published: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:28:44 -0700

Hunting the mysterious morel

IRON MOUNTAIN - Local morel mushroom hunters have been venturing out early in the Upper Peninsula this year. The seasoned hunters have plenty of knowledge to point amateurs in the right direction but no one is willing to give up their secret spots.
http://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/534585.html

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 09:39:40 -0700

Twin Falls bridge nominated

IRON MOUNTAIN - Dickinson County officials are in support of placing the Upper Twin Falls Bridge, Causeways and Carpenter Memorial on the National Register of Historic Places.
http://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/534704.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 09:13:51 -0700

Sports Briefs

NORWAY - Oak Crest Golf Course will host a Memorial Day scramble open to all golfers. Golfers can sign up as individuals and will be placed on teams. The shotgun start is set for 9 a.m. and the cost ($20 per golfer) includes lunch and prizes.
http://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/534786/Sports-Briefs.html?nav=5006

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 08:13:43 -0700

Moderate drought in Dickinson County

IRON MOUNTAIN - Dickinson County is experiencing a moderate drought while conditions in Iron County are abnormally dry, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
http://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/534743.html

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 05:24:27 -0700