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Program focuses on history of wolves in Upper Peninsula

ESCANABA — On Wednesday, March 19, Brian Roell, large carnivore specialist for the Michigan DNR, will be talking about gray wolves in the Upper Peninsula. His talk, titles, “Wolves at a Crossroad in Michigan,” will cover the history and recovery of wolves in Michigan, state and federal ...

State certified corrections officer

Courtesy photo Sheriff Willour and Undersheriff Schlabach want to congratulate Deputy Connor Noble for his graduation from the Marquette Correctional Academy. Graduation from this academy makes Deputy Noble a state certified correctional officer.

Natural fish kills may be common during spring thaw

As ice and snow cover melt on Michigan lakes this spring, you may see dead fish or other aquatic animals. Given the return to a more “normal” Michigan winter this year — with more cold days and near-average snowfall across the state — you may notice more dead fish than you have in the ...

Open seats available on DSISD School Board

ESCANABA — “The Delta-Schoolcraft Intermediate School District (DSISD) Board of Education is seeking qualified candidates for the DSISD School Board. The six year terms of incumbents Michelle Denkins, Joan Ecclesine, Shanna Hammond and 4 years of a remainder of a 6 year term currently ...

Walk With Ease program to be available online

ESCANABA — Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) in collaboration with the Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) is offering a free hybrid version of Walk with Ease. This series, starting May 1, and runs through June 5. This Walk with Ease Hybrid is a self-directed ...

Foreign ag land investors need to report with USDA

ESCANABA — U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Executive Director Teddy Jaquette in Delta, Alger, Marquette and Schoolcraft County reminds foreign investors with an interest in agricultural land in the United States that they are required to report their land holdings and ...