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Carpet and Drapery Shoppe wins national award

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ESCANABA - A local business recently won a national award for its work in a local church. The Carpet and Drapery Shoppe in Escanaba placed first in the commercial tile and stone category at the 11th Annual Floor Trends & Installation Awards. The awards celebrate flooring installation ...

Prestin secures passage of trucking hours plan

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State Rep. Dave Prestin spearheaded House passage of his plan to lift driving hour restrictions for truckers traveling to assist with a disaster or other emergency. The legislation passed with overwhelming, bipartisan support. “The fact I even have to offer this plan is an embarrassing ...

Delta County Board wrestles with attorney woes

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ESCANABA — The Delta County Board of Commissioners took a series of actions related to attorneys this week, including deciding not to terminate a contract with controversial attorney Scott Graham — who has reportedly cut contact with the county — and seeking to secure legal files from ...

Bay College welcomes new members to Board of Trustees

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ESCANABA — The Bay College Board of Trustees welcomed new members Steve Soderman and Dr. Katherine VanEnkevort. Steve Soderman took office in January 2025 after being elected by the voters of Delta County in November to replace Tom Butch, who retired as a trustee after 50 years of service. ...

Esky social district may be ready for music festival

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ESCANABA —If things go as planned, the social district in Escanaba could go into effect as soon as next month. One of the aims for the LogJam Music Festival of June 28 is for it to be a social district event, meaning that attendees would be able to purchase alcoholic beverages from nearby ...

Courts

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ESCANABA - The following individuals were recently sentenced in Delta County Circuit Court on unrelated charges. Sierra Ryleigh Sullivan of W3777 Elm Street, in Spalding pleaded guilty to one count of delivery and/or possession with intent to deliver fentanyl and one county of possession of a ...