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UP residents call on Legislature to support mine project

MARQUETTE, Mich. — People across the Western Upper Peninsula are supporting the Copperwood Project. Wakefield Township Supervisor Mandy Lake and State Rep. Dave Preston gave testmony in support of the $50 million grant request from Wakefield Township at the very Directed Spending Request hearing held by the Labor and Economic Opportunity Appropria=ons SubcommiSubcommitteeield Township was honored to present the $50 million infrastructure upgrade proposal to the House Appropria=ons SubcommiSubcommitteer and Economic Opportunity,” Lake said. “We’re asking for this public ...

Police Log

ESCANABA - Activities of the Escanaba Public Safety Department. July 23 12:40 a.m. - suspicious situation, 200 block South 15th Street 6:37 a.m. - suspicious situation, 300 block South 19th Street 6:37 a.m. - general non-criminal, 300 block South 19th Street 8:04 a.m. - suspicious situation, 700 block Stephenson Avenue 9:08 a.m. - code inspection, 700 block South 11th Street 9:17 a.m. - suspicious situation, 2400 block 1st Avenue North 10:16 a.m. - general non-criminal, 3400 block Ludington Street 10:21 a.m. - fire floor response, 2300 block 9th Avenue North ...

Health screenings coming to Gladstone

GLADSTONE — Residents living in and around the Gladstone can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Memorial United Methodist Church will host this community event on 9/16/2025. The site is located at 1920 Lake Shore Dr in Gladstone. Screenings can check for: - The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health. - HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels - Diabetes risk · Kidney and ...

State Police host motor carrier officer open house today

POWERS — Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a motor carrier officer with the MichiganState Police. Today, you’ll have the chance. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) invites the public to an open house and recruiting event at the ...

Planner

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 ...

Circuit Court

ESCANABA - The following individuals were recently sentenced in Delta County Circuit Court on unrelated charges. Michelle Lee Hardwick, (address unknown), pleased guilty to retail fraud - first degree. She was sentenced to 12 months in jail with credit for 197 days already served. Hardwick was also ordered to pay $862.68 in fines, fees and restitution. Nicholas James Micheau, of Escanaba, pleaded no contest to one count of operating - ouil - 3rd offense and one count of operating while license is suspended/revoked/denied. He was sentenced to 85 days in jail for each county with ...