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Fireworks gone awry

ESCANABA — Prior to the Fourth of July, various agencies warned about the dangers of fireworks. Locally, police departments did not report injuries, but there was an explosive incident in the City of Escanaba. As the night of the Fourth of July gave way to Sunday morning, most fireworks had been shot off. But some still remained in the bed of a pickup truck parked near Hereford and Hops. At about quarter to 1 a.m. on the morning of Sunday the 5th, the Escanaba Department of Public Safety were dispatched to 624 Ludington St. (the home of Hereford and Hops Steakhouse and Brewpub as ...

Reminder to EUP travelers

The bridge on FR 3303 (Dam Road) on the Brevoort River is being replaced and the area will be closed through Monday, Aug. 31 after having first been closed to public access on June 22. Closure area begins approximately 2.1 miles from Brevoort Lake Road near Moran. Visitors should expect to see heavy equipment and workers in the area, and all are advised to find an alternative route during this time. As in all areas preparing for and undergoing construction, drivers must stay alert and proceed with caution while nearby. This closure will not affect the North Country Trail, though ...

Minneapolis Shoal Light Station: Standing watch since 1935

Editor’s note: This story on Minneapolis Shoal Light Station is the fourth in a series on the area’s lighthouses and lightships. ESCANABA — While many of the area's lighthouses have gone dark over the decades, one familiar to local residents and lighthouse lovers still shines and ...

Escanaba City Council establishes tree advisory board

ESCANABA — The Escanaba City Council officially established the Escanaba Tree Advisory Board on Thursday, creating a nine-member body that will advise the city on public tree management and Tree City USA initiatives. Under the approved ordinance, the board will consist of seven voting ...

Delta County Board to continue discussing Headlee Rollback

Editor’s note: Meeting agendas are subject to change. The following items were listed on the agenda at the time of publication. The full agenda for today’s meeting can be found on the Delta County website. ESCANABA — The Delta County Board will continue its discussion of the Headlee Rollback and the possibility of placing a millage override proposal before voters on the November ballot during its meeting tonight. The regular meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. in the boardroom at the Delta County Service Center, 2920 College Ave. The Finance Committee is seeking input on the ...

Kinnart rides as grand marshal

GLADSTONE — Waving from a red convertible in the parade on Saturday was Duane Kinnart, lifelong Gladstone resident and this year’s grand marshal. The tradition of selecting grand marshals for parades is a way for communities to recognize and honor respected individuals. The City of ...