ESCANABA — Community Foundation for Delta County Board of Trustee Members Mr. Nick Chenier and Mr. Todd Maki present a check in the amount of $4,753.58 to Fr. Tim Ferguson of St. Joseph-St. Patricks’ Church. Mr. Chenier commented, “The gift to the St. Joseph-St. Patricks’ Church is ...
Trooper Tom Kinnunen has lived most of his life in the Upper Peninsula, worlds away from where he was born in Korea. “My parents adopted me when I was one,” said Trooper Kinnunen. “The U.P. is my home. I have a wonderful life and career here, but I don’t know much about my biological family.” Last fall, as part of his 40th birthday celebrations, he visited the Korean Consulate in Chicago to begin the process of trying to locate his biological family. “I discussed my background in law enforcement, with the Michigan State Police, with the consulate employee assisting ...
ESCANABA — A ribbon cutting ceremony was conducted Wednesday to celebrate the recently constructed facilities at the DNR Pocket Park in Escanaba. Attendees at the ribbon cutting included members of Cross General Contracting, the construction company that built the project; representatives ...
MARQUETTE — On a campaign trip around the Upper Peninsula, Michigan gubernatorial candidate and Congressman John James (R) visited Iron Mountain, Marquette and Escanaba this week, as well as his family camp in Blaney Park. James will face Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in the November ...
MARQUETTE – The Upper Peninsula Construction Council (UPCC) celebrated the graduation of its fifth Building Trades Summer Camp class on Aug. 5, honoring students who spent five weeks gaining hands-on experience, developing career skills and exploring opportunities in the union construction trades. “This camp gives students something they can’t get from a brochure or a presentation — the chance to actually do the work,” said UPCC Executive Director Mike Smith. “They spend five weeks learning directly from skilled tradespeople, visiting real job sites and seeing the ...
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging residents to get up to date on recommended vaccines before the start of the school year, as Michigan continues to follow evidence-based vaccine guidance outlined in the Standing Recommendation. In December 2025, Michigan’s Chief Medical Executive issued a Standing Recommendation, supporting vaccine recommendations grounded in rigorous scientific evidence and transparent decision-making. The Standing Recommendation advises clinicians to use the immunization schedules developed by the American Academy ...
