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M-35 safety concerns persist

FORD RIVER TOWNSHIP — A recent collision proved that the dangers on the highway south of Escanaba are real. Residents in Ford River Township have been trying to ask for change and are taking what little steps they can. In May, representatives from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) virtually attended a Ford River Township board meeting. The many residents who attended in person were frustrated by the lack of immediate action when their safety concerns were expressed. Between Portage Point Lane and the Ford River Pub on M-35 are dozens of homes. People who live in ...

Delta Animal Shelter receives Dr. Mary L. Cretens Funds

Community Foundation for Delta County Board Members, Mr. Eric Willour and Mr. Nick Chenier present a check in the amount of $18,792.48 from the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Endowment fund to Ms. Vonnie Bruce, Adoption Specialist and Mrs. Tonya Gartland, Director of the Delta County Animal Shelter. Dr. ...

Anytime Fitness member celebrates her accomplishments

The Delta County Area Chamber of Commerce provides an avenue for our businesspeople to play a leadership role in building a healthy, vibrant community. We are partners to every community, every business, and every citizen. When a business joins the Delta County Area Chamber of Commerce, ...

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of a widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday warned consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. A record number of cyclospora cases have been reported in more than 30 states, and experts have said not every recent U.S. illness might be caused by a single source. A Food and Drug ...