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Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf will be his new White House counsel

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Sunday that his new White House counsel will be Will Scharf, the staff secretary who as the Trump-appointed head of the National Capital Planning Commission helped secure approval for the $400 million ballroom project. Trump said that, beginning Sept. 1, Scharf will be replacing David Warrington, who will be leaving the administration to join the private sector. Trump noted that Scharf previously served as a federal prosecutor and represented him in a number of cases, including at the Supreme Court. "Will is Tough, Strong, and ...

Combs and Collars preparing for open house

Business News

WELLS -- Combs and Collars is scaling up. Not only did the building that houses the dog groooming business just get an addition, but founder and owner Courtney Verbrigghe recently brought on an apprentice who is now taking clients. Courtney, a 2016 graduate of Gladstone High School, knew ...

How extreme heat is changing Americans' lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

National News

Elisa Bracamonte has lived in Arizona her whole life, so she's used to adjusting her schedule and outdoor activities around high temperatures, especially during the summer months. But the 74-year-old retired nurse from Tucson said she feels the heat has been impacting more of her day-to-day: summer plans with family members across the region, meetups with friends, road trips and her daily morning walk routine. "I've noticed at least a 10 degree difference in the weather," Bracamonte said. "Every summer, it seems to be getting hotter and hotter." Like Bracamonte, Americans are ...

Play games, support Delta Animal Shelter through Treat app

Local News

ESCANABA — Smartphone users can now turn their screen time into support for adoptable dogs at the Delta Animal Shelter (DAS) through a mobile app, which is hosting a contest for the month of August. The Treat Shelter Contest, which runs throughout August, awards prizes to shelters that ...

Escanaba Sidewalk Sales postponed due to ongoing construction

Local News

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has announced that the annual Sidewalk Sizzlin' Summer Sales, originally rescheduled for August 14, will be postponed a second time. The event is now officially scheduled to take place on Friday, September 4. The Escanaba Downtown ...