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Scouts plant trees on chilly Arbor Day

Local News

ESCANABA - With the assistance of three area scout troops, the City of Escanaba planted three young trees in Ludington Park on Friday morning in recognition of Arbor Day. Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April in much of the country, though the date is flexible so that states ...

Elmer’s collaborates with Upper Hand

Local News

ESCANABA -- Two beloved businesses are brewing up a beer that is expected to be on the shelves at one particular county market in about a month. "Elmer's has been our top non-chain retail account in the state, so we wanted to celebrate our strong partnership by creating a beer co-branded ...

Briefs for Saturday, April 24

Community

Breakfast and bake sale for Ford River Fire A fundraising breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, American fries, coffee and juice will be held at the Highland Golf Club on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Ford River Volunteer Fire Department. Kids under five eat ...

Blue Diamond Travel Agency has new owner

Business News

MANISTIQUE – Local woman Brandi Minor recently purchased Blue Diamond Travel Agency, a Manistique-based business dedicated to helping travelers create memorable and meaningful experiences. "With years of experience creating complex itineraries, I specialize in planning stress-free custom ...

Saginaw man pleads to 2003 cold-case murder

Regional News

LANSING – Jason Robert Cabello, 48, of Saginaw, pled no contest on April 20 to the 2003 murder and sexual assault of Jeanette Wilton, 57, of Saginaw, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. He pled before Judge Manvel Trice III in the 10th Circuit Court in Saginaw County to one count ...