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Thanks to all Public Works employees

While many people compared the recent snow storm to one about 50 years ago, it is important to recognize the effort that goes into plowing and removing the piles of snow in the after math of the storm. I know some individuals that feel their personal situation took longer to remedy than they may have wanted, but the county and municipal workers really did an outstanding job, under very adverse conditions. While making decisions to make sure they would be safe and equipment would not get stranded or broken, many dedicated employees looked after our wellbeing, and we are blessed to ...

For the Record

The business profile article that ran on Monday, March 30 with the headline "We Rock the Spectrum fun for kids of all abilities" contained an error. The article stated that the kids' gym expected to gain an expansion when the neighboring Embers moved out; however, Embers Credit Union said that they are not moving out of the Penstar building -- they love the location and the neighbors. Embers continues to maintain its facility at the Penstar building, though it is for employees, not general members.

We Rock the Spectrum fun for kids of all abilities

ESCANABA — Close to a year and a half ago, Delta County became home to an inclusive, sensory-friendly gym. We Rock the Spectrum is available for field trips, parties and group bookings as well as open play. It’s designed to be suitable for typically-developing children up to age 12 as ...

Four different cruise ships docking in Escanaba 39 times this season

ESCANABA — This spring — starting on May 3 — we will welcome our first cruise ship of the 2026 season. The Victory I will arrive at the North Shore Marine Terminal & Logistics Dock (behind the Escanaba Public Library), and its passengers and crew members will enjoy the sights and ...

What men and women think about gender and pay, according to a new AP-NORC poll

NEW YORK (AP) — Most working women in the U.S. believe they are disadvantaged when it comes to earning competitive wages, but many men hold a different view, according to a new AP-NORC poll. Equal pay emerged as a major source of concern for working women in the poll and an area where men and women are far apart in their perception of gender equity. Most women who are employed full-time — about 6 in 10 — say men have more opportunities when it comes to earning competitive wages, according to the survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, while about ...

Jury says Meta guilty of putting profit over safety

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that Meta knowingly harmed children’s mental health and concealed what it knew about child sexual exploitation on its social media platforms. The landmark decision comes after a nearly seven-week trial, and as jurors in a federal court ...