ESCANABA — It is with great pleasure that during the Delta County Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner on Oct. 9, I presented to the City of Gladstone the Mighty Oak (Century) Award — an award that celebrates a community whose deep roots, enduring strength and lasting impact have shaped ...

ESCANABA – For those looking to make a difference close to home, Tri-County Safe Harbor Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is seeking volunteers, interns and donations to help weather the storm of recent funding cuts. Tri-County Safe Harbor, 905 First Ave. S., Escanaba, provides ...

GLADSTONE — A local chapter associated with the worldwide Operation Christmas Child movement is requesting donations and has organized a packing party for Sunday, Nov. 16. A project of the evangelical Christian organization Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child sends gifts, along ...

ESCANABA — Central Upper Peninsula residents are being asked for input on a new plan for recycling and disposal services. The Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Regional Commission, commonly known as CUPPAD, is working with Alger, Delta, Dickinson, Marquette, Menominee and ...

ESCANABA — The gales of November bent the old box elder tree in our backyard. Little Bay de Noc churned and splashed not far from our house. It is 1975 and Escanaba’s north shore stockpiles tons of iron ore pellets. Ore boats visit port Escanaba, and a conveyer belt loader has fed ...