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Today in Sports Oct. 1

National Sports October 1, 2026

1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer, Deacon Phillippe is the winning pitcher and Cy Young the loser. 1932 — Babe Ruth made his legendary “call” as he points to center field before hitting a home run into the Wrigley Field bleachers in the 5th inning of Game 3 of the World Series. Yankees go on to win, 7-5. 1945 — World heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis is discharged from US army after being awarded the Legion of Merit. 1961 — Roger Maris hits his 61st home run of the ...

Tim Cleary Façade (To Face) reception and Artist Talk at Bay College

Community October 1, 2026

ESCANABA — Bay College has announced an exhibition, Tim Cleary, Façade (To Face), comming to the Besse Gallery. On display October 6-November 19, 2026. There will be an Artist talk October 15 at 2 p.m. at the exhibit. Tim Cleary grew up standing over a compass rose in northern Michigan. ...

Property transactions for Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026

News October 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 ...

Escanaba City Council to decide on rezoning ordinance

Local News October 1, 2026

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 ...

Gladstone businesses, author collaborate for book release

Business News October 1, 2026

GLADSTONE – A local brewery and lavender company teamed up with best-selling author J.L. Hyde on Tuesday to celebrate the release of Hyde’s newest novel, drawing readers from across the country to downtown Gladstone. The well-attended book release party, hosted by Saunders Point ...

Republicans tee up bill on data centers for one of the final votes before the midterms

National News October 1, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are dedicating one of the final votes before the midterm elections to a bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy bills. The measure is a testament to voters' growing concerns about data centers and allows supporters to go on offense on what has become a top campaign issue. The bill's sponsor, Sen. Jon Husted, a Republican from Ohio, is in a tough reelection battle and has been labeled in campaign ads as the "face of data centers" by his Democratic challenger, former Sen. Sherrod Brown. The bill ...