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Activities of the Escanaba Public Safety Department. July 21 6:47 a.m. - suspicious situation, 100 block North Lincoln Road 8:04 a.m. - suspicious situation, 400 block North Lincoln Road 9:33 a.m. - non-fatal shootings, 1400 block Stephenson Avenue 12:10 p.m. - non-aggravated assault, 2000 block 5th Avenue North 1:11 p.m. - rental/fire inspection, 1300 block Ludington Street 1:41 p.m. - mental transport, 300 block North 19th Street 2:19 p.m. - obstructing justice, 600 block South 16th Street 3:35 p.m. - trespass, 1000 block Stephenson Avenue 3:35 p.m. - ...

Summer Street Party in Manistique Aug. 1

MANISTIQUE — Limestone Financial Credit Union (Limestone FCU), Schoolcraft Tourism and Commerce (STC), and the Manistique Merchants (a committee of STC) will be co-hosting the second Summer Street Party of the season on Friday, August 1, 2025. The Summer Street Party will be in the social district of Manistique, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This event is open to the entire community. Guests can expect bean bag toss, a live music performance with the Miller Time band, a pop-up lemonade stand with The Cake Lady at 19 Acres, and so much more! Limestone FCU, Schoolcraft Tourism and ...

Northern awards 2025 Alumni Awards

MARQUETTE – Northern Michigan University Alumni Relations has announced three recipients of the 2025 Alumni Awards, all of whom reside in Michigan: Dr. Peter LaPine (’76 MA) of East Lansing, Distinguished Alumni; Barbara Coleman (’77 BS, ’81 MS) of Marquette, Alumni Achievement; and Ian Lewis (’18 BS, ’22 MPA) of Laurium, Outstanding Young Alumni. Nominated and selected by fellow alumni, the recipients are honored for significant achievements in their fields, substantial contributions to society, and exceptional leadership and civic qualities. LaPine, a professor emeritus ...

Man stabs 11 people at Traverse City Walmart

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Chaos unfolded at a Walmart in Michigan after a man burst into the store during a calm shopping afternoon and stabbed 11 people at random, authorities say. The attack on Saturday left six victims in critical condition and a suspect in custody. The 42-year-old ...

Daily Planner

Sunday 10 a.m. AA — Delta Drop In 1500 N. 19 Street Escanaba, (906) 786-5796 - Came to Believe, Open meeting; for anyone interested in the recovery process from alcoholism. Handicap accessible. 8 p.m. AA — Immanuel Lutheran Church, 600 S. Lincoln Rd., Escanaba. Closed meeting; for anyone having a problem with alcoholism themselves. Handicap accessible. 8 p.m. NA, Narcotics Anonymous; for anyone having problems with drugs and addiction issues. Delta Drop In, Escanaba. Handicap accessible. NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness of the Upper Michigan, (906) 360-7107 for more ...

Acquiring forestland

ESCANABA — Owning a woodland is the dream of many. But how does one “kick the tires” when looking at property? Forest ownership encompasses a small minority of Michigan citizens. Let’s be up-front about this. Less than two percent of the human population owns ten acres or more. ...