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Melting snow and rain cause localized flooding

Local News

ESCANABA — Road conditions were less than ideal Friday as streets flooded with water and melting slush. About 1.3 inches of rain fell at the Delta County Airport between Thursday night and Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Only 0.06 inches is considered ...

Circle K may replace City Sales in north IM

Local News

IRON MOUNTAIN — Plans for a Circle K convenience store and gas station on North Lake Antoine Road at the current site of City Sales will be reviewed by city, county and state officials as some neighboring residents raise objections. Iron Mountain City Manager Jordan Stanchina said the ...

Sharing stories on Chamber of Commerce members

Community

ESCANABA — The year 2026 looks to continue strong economic trends. Happy New Year to all of our friends in Delta County! I would be remiss not to point out what great momentum we have seen the last few years in our area. Everything from business expansion, new businesses, investment into ...

MSP district honors three with Employee of the Year Awards

Local News

MARQUETTE — The Michigan State Police Eighth District, which encompasses the Upper Peninsula, has chosen the winners of the district’s 2025 Employee of the Year Awards. The awards honor members who show strong character, dedicated service and a positive impact on the communities they ...

YMCA donates hygiene kits for organizations

Community

ESCANABA — The Northern Lights YMCA of Delta County recently donated 100 hygiene kits to local organizations serving individuals and families in need throughout the community. The kits were distributed to Bay College, Salvation Army, Community Action and Tri-County Safe Harbor. Each hygiene ...

Wall Street rises to records after unemployment rate improves

Business News

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks hit records Friday following a mixed report on the U.S. job market, one that may delay another cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve but does not slam the door on it. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% and topped its prior all-time high set earlier in the week. ...