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Lake trout live long and prosper in Lake Superior

Michigan Department of Natural Resources The oldest known lake trout in the Great Lakes, 62 years old at the time of capture, was recently documented by researchers at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Marquette Fisheries Research Station. This fish was collected from Klondike Reef in Lake Superior in the fall of 2023 by a team of intrepid researchers from the DNR, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Purdue University. Age is one of most important variables in tracking population health for fish, and this finding indicates that lake ...

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Today 10 a.m. AA — Delta Drop In, Escanaba - Open meeting; for anyone interested in the recovery process from alcoholism. Handicap accessible. 12 p.m. AA - Wellspring Church - Noon-R-Lat’r Traditions Study - Relationships Open and Handicap accessible. 12-1 p.m. The Salvation Army of Escanaba, free lunch through its Friendship Kitchen is held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday located at 3001 5th Avenue South, Escanaba. Call (906) 786-0590. 7 p.m. Alanon - Delta Drop In, Escanaba, Handicap accessible. 7 p.m. NA - Delta Drop In, Escanaba Handicap accessible, ...

Michigan to have Cyber Summit, plus event for high school students

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget has opened registration for the 2025 Michigan Cyber Summit and High School Cyber Summit, set for Oct. 22 and 23 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Michigan is recognized as a national leader in cybersecurity, and the summits serve as an annual platform for regional, national and international leadership and education, according to the DTMB. “Michigan is leading the way to invest in cybersecurity and protect our residents online,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said. “The Michigan Cyber Summit brings ...

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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 ...

DNR’s Eastern UP Citizens’ Advisory Council to meet

MUNISING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council is scheduled to hear a status update on a Little Lake Harbor project, upcoming wildlife user group meetings, and review several old business items when the council meets Thursday, Aug. 21. The meeting will take place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. EDT at the Munising Township Hall, located at E9630 Prospect Street in Wetmore. Additional business includes reports from various DNR division staff and council subcommittees. For public comment instructions, please contact Kristi ...

Commodity Supplemental Food Program distributions planned

ESCANABA — The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) with Menominee Delta Schoolcraft Community Action Agency is scheduled for distribution in Menominee and Delta Counties in September. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is for residents who are 60 years of age or older who meet the income guidelines of 150% of Federal Poverty level. The gross monthly income guidelines for 2025 are as follows: Household of 1 = $1,957 or less per month Household of 2 = $2,644 or less per month Household of 3 = $3,332 or less per month For each additional family member add $688 ...