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Early morning fire at Rapid River Pub

Local News

RAPID RIVER — The owner of Rapid River Pub says arson is suspected in a blaze that broke out in the back of the business early today. According to Tom Szocinski, when the bartender declined to serve a man who had previously been banned from the pub, he replied, "Then I’ll take this place ...

Drill tries to prepare for potential school shooting

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ESCANABA — A drill to prepare first responders and schools for an event they hope never occurs took place last week at the Escanaba Junior/Senior High School. Designed to simulate an active shooter situation, the mock event placed people inside the building — which, at the time of the ...

Carney girl in running for Toddler of the Year

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A Carney girl remains in the running for Toddler of the Year in the national America's Adorable Toddler Search contest. Hadley Polfus, born in October 2022, had been at the top of her group for the majority of the week but was bumped down to second just before voting closed Thursday ...

Full weekend of Labor Day events

Local News

Several area communities are hosting events for the next few days for the extended Labor Day weekend. They include: TODAY — Manistique has a Labor Day barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., complete with food, drinks and a bounce house at 147 River St. near Hoholik’s Ace Hardware. The car ...

Bay College gets annual gift from Cretens fund

Community

ESCANABA — The Community Foundation for Delta County has awarded Bay de Noc Community College almost $56,000 from the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Endowment Fund. “It’s with a great deal of pleasure that the community foundation makes Dr. Mary L. Cretens annual gift of financial support to the ...