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Upper Peninsula jobless rate drops
May 4, 2013 ESCANABA — The unemployment rate in the Upper Peninsula decreased in March to 9.9 percent, a drop of -0.6 of a percentage point below February’s rate of 10.5 percent. more »»
Local high schools get top ranking
May 4, 2013 ESCANABA — Four area high schools have been recognized as some of the top high schools in the nation. more »»
County begins budget work
May 3, 2013 ESCANABA — Though still a few months away, Delta County officials are planning ahead for the 2013-14 fiscal year. more »» 
Going vogue: Students participate in fashion show
May 3, 2013 The Escanaba High School auditorium was busy Thursday afternoon as a World Language Fashion Event took place featuring clothing from the Junior High/High School Clothes Closet. more »» 
Juice for Jane: Youth raises funds for bombing victim
May 3, 2013 ESCANABA — Some youngsters learn early to have compassion for others, but few have the ability to act on their feelings in ways that benefit others outside their homes, neighborhoods and school. more »»
New playground construction moves forward
May 3, 2013 ESCANABA — Construction is moving “full steam ahead” on a new playground being built on the southwest side of Escanaba, council was informed at its regular meeting Thursday. more »» 
Young guardian aids U.P. Honor Flight
May 2, 2013 WASHINGTON — Young people look forward to their 18th birthdays for a variety of reasons. more »»
Escanaba schools face $1.8M deficit
May 2, 2013 ESCANABA — Escanaba Area Public Schools is anticipating a $1.8 million shortfall for the 2013-14 school year, which could impact multiple jobs district wide. more »» 
Sun power: Resident finds savings with solar panels
May 2, 2013 BARK RIVER — For most people, turning on a light bulb means using electricity from a power company, but for Terry DeLoughary that bulb’s light comes from the sun thanks to a solar panel in his yard. more »»
Sexual assault leads to prison
May 2, 2013 ESCANABA — An Escanaba man was sentenced Wednesday to up to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Delta County earlier this year. more »»
Auto crash claims life of Ishpeming resident
May 2, 2013 ISHPEMING — Baraga County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigation a two-vehicle accident that left an Ishpeming motorist dead Wednesday. The accident occurred around 9:11 a.m. on U.S. more »»
United Way distributes more funds
May 1, 2013 ESCANABA — Thanks to the generosity of the community and some careful budgeting the United Way of Delta County was able to give back to the community 10 percent, or $14,500, more in 2013 than in 2011. more »»
Volunteer of the Month: Team puts in time
May 1, 2013 ESCANABA — For Bill and Janet LaMarch the greatest reward is a child’s smile. more »»
Gas station owner thwarts robbery
April 30, 2013 MUNISING TOWNSHIP — Two Alger County teens are scheduled to be arraigned today for breaking into the Oasis Gas Station in Shingleton where the owner caught them in the act this weekend, according to... more »»
U.P. man arraigned for bomb possession
April 30, 2013 MENOMINEE — A Menominee man was officially charged Monday in connection with explosive devices found in his apartment last weekend. Thomas Lee Bebo, 51, of 3625 10th St., Apt. more »»
U.P. flooding
April 30, 2013 Rain, snow melt causes U.P. flooding Flooding has been reported in multiple locations across the Upper Peninsula causing road closures and travel delays. more »»
Gladstone votes to continue road project
April 29, 2013 GLADSTONE — The Gladstone City Commission voted to continue with proposed road projects on Delta Avenue and 9th Street as planned during a special meeting Sunday night. more »» |
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