Jessica Potila

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By JESSICA POTILAJournal Staff WriterIRON MOUNTAIN — After three-quarters of a century an Iron Mountain based veterans center continues to provide health care for our nation’s heroes. The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center includes its main facility in Iron Mountain, along with eight community-based outpatient clinics which serve approximately 22,000 veterans across an area spanning nearly 26,000 square miles.

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Mar 4, 2025 Journal Staff Writer [email protected] By JESSICA POTILA Journal Staff Writer IRON MOUNTAIN — Willie Erickson is aware that he has been luckier than most. “I’ve had some wonderful experiences over my lifetime,” he said. Erickson, 87, has succeeded in sports, business and family. The three-time national ski jumping champion and Olympic athlete from Iron Mountain earned that success. “I guess I was lucky in everything I did, but luck comes with hard work. I was always a...

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Short film shot in U.P. opening locally Mar 3, 2025 Journal Staff Writer [email protected] By JESSICA POTILA Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — A filmmaker who grew up in Negaunee and went on to work with some of the most influential people in the movie industry has created a short film which he shot entirely in Marquette County. “My Sister” was written, produced and directed by Dan Aho, and will premiere at the Marquette Regional History Center on Wednesday, March 19. Aho, who holds a...

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Feb 20, 2025 By JESSICA POTILA Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — A Marquette area doctor and his wife were arrested Tuesday for allegedly abusing their 10-year-old son. Marquette County sheriff’s deputies responded to a Marquette Township residence on Monday following allegations of child abuse reported by Child Protective Services. While at the residence, police made contact with the homeowners, Dr. Colin Irish, 57, and his wife, Carrie Irish, 49. Police say the Irish’s son, who has special...

2 months ago | miningjournal.net | Jessica Potila

By JESSICA POTILAJournal Staff WriterMARQUETTE — Downtown Marquette won’t be roaring with quite the same level of excitement one Saturday this spring. The Festival of the Angry Bear, which draws thousands of visitors to the city each April, will remain in hibernation for another year. Ore Dock Brewing Co. sponsors the annual street party that has grown exponentially in size and popularity since its 2014 debut.