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Credit union issues alert on text message scam

MANISTIQUE — Limestone Financial Credit Union is warning the community about a widespread phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages falsely claiming to be from Limestone’s fraud department. These deceptive messages reference suspicious debit card activity or claim that a member’s account has experience unusual activity. Recipients are prompted to respond to confirm whether the transaction is authorized. Once a response is logged, the scammers call to "verify" account details, often asking for debit card numbers, PINs, or online banking credentials. Importantly, many ...

Fillable power of attorney forms available on state website

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced today that free, fillable Power of Attorney forms are now available for download on the Elder Abuse Task Force’s webpage. These user-friendly forms were prepared by the Kimble Center for Legal Drafting at Cooley Law School. The forms make it easier for Michigan residents and their family members to appoint a trusted individual to make important financial and medical decisions on their behalf if they become unable to do so. “These forms will help people exercise their rights and protect themselves and their family members ...

Monthly train group meeting set

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine #730 Authority will hold its regular Monthly meeting on August 11 at 4:30 p.m.at 819 Delta Ave. Solid Rock Church. As we celebrate our Rich Soo Line Historical legacy and the Community that supports it. Reflection on our successful Golf Fundraiser held this past May and as we plan for the 2026 event scheduled for May 28th. Update will be given on the current status of work done at the locomotive sight. Ideas for long-term future objectives will be sought for the Historical Museum and Welcome center. Planning will be ...

Planner

Today 10 a.m. AA - Delta Drop In, Escanaba. Closed meeting; for anyone having a problem with alcoholism themselves. Handicap accessible. 10 a.m. AA - Delta Alano Club, 601 Michigan Ave, Gladstone, Closed meeting; for anyone having a problem with alcoholism themselves. Handicap accessible. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen, Brown Bag Lunch, 115 N. 8th St., Escanaba, (906) 789-1434. 11 a.m. AA - Women’s Group, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 600 S. Lincoln Road, Escanaba 7 p.m. AA - Three Fires Building Rd., Hannahville Open meeting; for anyone interested in the ...

Police Log

ESCANABA - Activities of the Escanaba Public Safety Department. July 26 12:22 a.m. - loud party/noise complaint, 400 block South 9th Street 8:53 a.m. - non-aggravated assault, 1700 block 9th Avenue North 12:27 p.m. - larceny - pocketpicking, 1100 block 2nd Avenue South 12:30 p.m. - health and safety, 500 block North 26th Street 1:00 p.m. - suspicious situation, 2100 block 12th Avenue South 3:04 p.m. - property damage accident, 1900 block 3rd Avenue North 6:06 p.m. - property damage accident, 100 block South 5th Street 6:56 p.m. - suspicious situation, 300 block ...

Teenage boy drowns in Mehl Lake

GWINN — A teenage boy is dead after drowning while swimming with friends last week. At approximately 5:30 p.m. on July 30, the Forsyth Township Police, Fire & EMS along with UP Health Systems – Marquette were dispatched to Mehl Lake in response to a report of a possible drowning involving a teenage male. Initial reports indicate that the teen had been pulled from the water by friends whom he had been swimming with. The group of teenage boys had been swimming in Mehl Lake from the shore to a floating raft located 50 to 60 yards out. At some point the teenage victim became ...