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Trump offers regulatory relief for coal, iron ore

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is granting two years of regulatory relief to coal-fired power plants, chemical manufacturers and other polluting industries as he seeks to reverse Biden-era regulations he considers overly burdensome. Trump issued a series of proclamations late ...

Beef prices have soared — not just during grilling season

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Anyone firing up the grill this summer already knows hamburger patties and steaks are expensive, but the latest numbers show prices have climbed to record highs. And experts say consumers shouldn't expect much relief soon either. The average price of a pound of ground ...

New members join Chamber of Commerce

ESCANABA — Each month, board members have the pleasure of welcoming new businesses into the Delta County Chamber of Commerce and with each new member comes a shared commitment to strengthening our local economy. But why do businesses choose to join the Chamber? For many, it's about building ...

Truck driving school supports Special Olympics

ESCANABA — Midwest Truck Driving School and North Country Electrical Line and Heavy Equipment School proudly partnered with Officer Madison of the Escanaba Department of Public Safety to support Special Olympics Michigan during the annual Flame of Hope Week, held in September. This impactful ...

Gladstone gears up to host national walleye tournament

GLADSTONE — Big things are happening on the Bay de Noc shores next weekend as Gladstone prepares to welcome professional anglers from across the country for the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC). Set for Friday and Saturday, July 18–19, the nationally recognized, ...

Bitcoin tops $118,000 for the first time

Bitcoin has reached yet another all-time high, surpassing $118,000 for the first time on Friday — as a flood of money continues to move into spot bitcoin ETFs, all while U.S. President Donald Trump's crypto-friendly influence makes its way through Washington. According to data from ...