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Golden Acre Kennels passing to second generation

FORD RIVER — Seven miles south of Escanaba, off an otherwise quiet road, a rotation of canines come and go from a place where they take turns playing in a fenced-in yard and spending time in variously-themed indoor “suites.” This is Golden Acre Kennels, built from the ground up in 2001 ...

Walmart of Escanaba honored with Great Lakes Award

At the Delta County Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner on Oct. 9, the Great Lakes Business of the Year Award was presented to Walmart of Escanaba by Upper Peninsula Michigan Works. Like the waters of Lake Michigan that shape our shores, Walmart continues to shape our community — flowing ...

Life Line to offer screenings in the region for a fee

ESCANABA — Life Line Screenings of America will provide services for a cost on Dec. 10 and 11 in Escanaba and Gladstone. Its screenings aim to determine people's risk levels for stroke, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other serious and chronic conditions, Life Line states ...

US stocks rise for fifth straight day to close volatile month

Wall Street rose for a fifth straight day to put the wraps on a volatile month. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% in abbreviated trading Friday and closed out November with a slim gain of 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 289 points, or 0.6%. The Nasdaq gained 0.7% but ended November with a ...

US retail sales rose slightly in September

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants increased modestly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer. Sales rose 0.2% in September from the previous month, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, in a report delayed more ...

Chamber honors Island resort, casino and the Hannahville Indian Community

At the Delta County Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner Oct. 9, I was privileged to present the 2025 Bridge Builder Award celebrating members Island Resort & Casino and Hannahville Indian Community, who connect people, strengthens relationships and builds pathways to ...