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Progress continues for local teen, service dog in training

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ESCANABA — Nearly five months after the community first met Vanessa Mabie and her soon-to-be service dog, Annie, the pair are making remarkable progress. Vanessa Mabie, 16, was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) about three years ago. Her condition causes focal aware ...

Drinking water line replacements latest in battle against lead

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GLADSTONE -- Gladstone aims to be one of the next municipalities to replace underground water lines. The City Commission agreed on Monday to submit a project plan developed by Coleman Engineering to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) as part of a funding ...

Escanaba woman fundraising to ride 500 miles for cancer research

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ESCANABA — One local woman is gearing up to ride 500 miles across New York this summer as part of the Empire State Ride (ESR), a weeklong cycling event that raises money for cancer research. Mary Gavlek, 63, of Escanaba, has been an avid cyclist for over a decade. She has participated in ...

Raffle of meat and more will aid Esky football

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ESCANABA -- On Saturday, a fundraising event at the Escanaba Elks Lodge will raise money for the high school football team and send several people home with big winnings. The public is welcome to attend the event -- a meat raffle that will also give away guns, whisky and cash. For those ...