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Ludington Street open for now; construction goes on elsewhere

Local News

ESCANABA -- Though the major construction on Ludington Street had initially been scheduled to begin yesterday, delays have pushed it back. As of close of day on Monday, there was no set start date. This year's work on the city's main street is a continuation of the infrastructure repairs that ...

Model train donations sought

Local News

GLADSTONE – The Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine #730 Authority is inviting community members to take part in preserving railroad history by donating model train sets and related items for an upcoming Soo Line display event in and around the Gladstone area. Not connected to the City ...

Mental Health Awareness Month

Community

Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. During the month of May, the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) and the rest of the country are bringing awareness to mental illness. In 2013, President Barack Obama proclaimed May as National ...

Mackinac County oil spill contained

Regional News

SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH. – The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Natural Resources Division announced Monday that the oil spill at the McKay Bay boat launch in Mackinac County has largely been contained. Oil booms have been deployed to prevent the spill from migrating further into ...

Oil spill near Les Cheneaux

Regional News

SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH. – The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Natural Resources Division staff was notified at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Thursday about a potential oil spill at the McKay Bay boat launch, east of Cedarville. McKay Bay, just northeast of the Les Cheneaux Islands, ...

Next steps to replace City Manager

Local News

ESCANABA — As the search for a new city manager continues, Escanaba City Council agreed this week to authorize a hiring committee to enter negotiations with Justin Carlson, who was one of two main candidates interviewed by a city panel in February. A current city staff member will be ...