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ESCANABA — A new recreation opportunity is available to residents and visitors of Delta County. As of Sept. 26 — last Saturday — kayaks are available to rent right near the boat launch at Pioneer Trail Park. Initial reaction to the addition has been positive, said Delta County Park ...

Israel Mandrake and Tommy G bring mentalism, hypnosis and laughter to the Island

HARRIS — The Island Resort & Casino, together with Radio Results Network, invite the public to experience an unforgettable evening of mind-bending mentalism, hypnosis, comedy and magic when Mentalist Israel Mandrake takes the stage with special guest Hypnotist Tommy G. One night only — Saturday, March 27, 2027. Tickets are on sale now through the casino. Israel Mandrake, known as the “Madman of Mind Magick,” captivates audiences with his unique mix of psychological illusions, mentalism, and witty sarcasm. With over 25 years of experience in mentalism, hypnosis, and magic, he has ...

Bay Film Series announces fall schedule

ESCANABA, MI — The Bay Film Series at Bay College announces its Fall 2026 schedule. For over 30 years, the Film Series has celebrated the art of filmmaking, showcasing art house, international, and award-winning movies. The set of films begin on October 22, with the independent film Olmo, ...

Today in Sports Oct. 2

1906 — Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns KOs American challenger ‘Fireman’ Jim Flynn in 15 rounds to retain his title in Los Angeles, California. 1950 — Jim Hardy throws six touchdown passes, including five to Bob Shaw, as the Chicago Cardinals pound the Baltimore Colts 55-13. 1969 — Seattle Pilots’ last game in Seattle; crash to 98th season loss, 3-1 to Oakland in front of just 5,473; move to Milwaukee as the Brewers next season. 1970 — Fourteen members of the Wichita State football team are killed in a plane crash in the Rocky Mountains. 1980 — ...

An endangered frog nursery in LA cares for hundreds of tadpoles until they're ready for the wild

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The transition from tadpole to juvenile frog is never easy — legs sprout, tails shrink and lungs develop for a life on land, all while being hunted by fish and other predators. Talk about growing pains. But in the Aquarium of the Pacific's frog nursery, hundreds of critically endangered mountain yellow-legged frogs and tadpoles live comfortably under the watchful eye of animal conservationists before being released into the wild. Once the most populous vertebrate in their mountain habitat, the wild population of these tiny amphibians had dwindled to fewer than ...