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Property transactions for Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026

Recent property transactions in Delta County — BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Covenant deed: Grantor — Edwin P. Selander, John Selander, Hazel B. Selander, Susan B. Kleiman, grantee — Susan B. Kleiman, Baldwin Township. Quit claim deed: Grantor — Brian P. LaCrosse, Margaret A. LaCrosse, grantee — Nathan Smith, Heather Smith, Baldwin Township. Quit claim deed: Grantor — Jeffery Scott Robinson, grantee — Jeffery Scott Robinson, Earl Paul Robinson, Baldwin Township. BAY DE NOC TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: Grantor — Richard S. and Susan M. Holewinski REV Trust, Richard S. Holewinski, ...

Recent DNR land transactions

Included here are highlights of land transactions from the third quarter of 2026. Peake tract The DNR purchased 40 acres of land in Barry County to be managed as part of the Barry State Game Area. The property is largely wooded upland. Acquisition consolidates DNR-managed public land, improves hunting access, and conserves wildlife corridors. The property was purchased with funds provided by the Land Exchange Facilitation Fund. Derr tract The DNR purchased 40 acres of land in Charlevoix County to be managed as part of the Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area. The property is a ...

Escanaba City Council rejects rezoning for proposed homeless shelter

ESCANABA — The Escanaba City Council unanimously denied an amendment to an ordinance Thursday that would have rezoned 113 S. 10th St. for a homeless shelter. If approved, the ordinance amendment would have changed the zoning designation of 113 S. 10th St. — formerly occupied by ...

Escanaba City Council to decide on rezoning ordinance

Editor's note: Meeting agendas and their contents 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 City of Escanaba website. ESCANABA — The Escanaba City Council is set to hold the second reading, public hearing and potential adoption of an ordinance that would rezone 113 S. 10th St., which would allow a homeless shelter to be built on the property. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at City Hall, 410 Ludington St., Room C101. The controversial ordinance has been a topic ...

Property transactions for Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026

Recent property transactions in Delta County — BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: Grantor — Donna Rafuse, grantee — Donna Rafuse, Life Estate, Samuel G. LaCosse, transfer on death, Enhanced Life Estate, Baldwin Township. BARK RIVER TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: Grantor — Seymk Properties, grantee — William G. Wheatley, Bark River Township. CITY OF ESCANABA Quit claim deed: Grantor — Delta County Treasurer, grantee — Esky Home Buyers, Lot 1, Block 78, Proprietor’s First Addition, City of Escanaba. Quit claim deed: Grantor — Delta County Treasurer, grantee — Carol Mae ...

State Savings Bank of Manistique assists homeowners through FHLB

Manistique — As the largest single source of federal housing assistance in Schoolcraft County through the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB), State Savings Bank was able to help 57 households save on the purchase of their home and the cost of home repairs due to their partnership with the FHLB. This impact of low-cost funding and grant programs for Schoolcraft County homebuyers was from April, 2021 to July, 2026. “This tremendous accomplishment reinforces the impact community banks like State Savings Bank have on the regions they serve. We pride ourselves on being a hometown bank that ...