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Trick-or-treat times, events announced

Halloween celebrations and trick-or-treat hours for children are occurring at different times in various local communities. Dates, time and places for trick-or-treating in neighborhoods are as follows. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Rapid River 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 Bark ...

Jones students get lesson in respectability

GLADSTONE — The Delta County Regional Inclusive Community Coalition (RICC) visited Jones Elementary School to teach the youth about respectability disability awareness. The two-day event included all five third-grade classes at Jones, totaling roughly 125 students. “Respectability is our ...

Man who shot neighbor’s dog gets delayed sentence

ESCANABA — A Rock man who pled no contest to shooting a neighbor’s dog that came onto his property was sentenced to a delay of sentence. David Ralph Hayes, age 66, of 3474 St. Nicholas 31st Road, faced a charge of killing/torturing – third degree, but sentencing has been delayed for ...

Halloween season brings cold cash for retailers

ESCANABA — It’s that time of year with colorful leaves, crisp weather, and the spooky Halloween season. People across the country have begun decorating and planning their costumes, some earlier than others. According to research by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Proper ...

AAA: Michigan gas prices holding steady

Gas prices in Michigan are down 1 cent from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.27 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 11 cents less than this time last month and 14 cents less than this time last year. Motorists are paying an average of $49 for a full ...

Large turnout for Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat

ESCANABA — With a display of animal scat and fur, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources took first place in the Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat Sunday in downtown Escanaba. Sponsored by the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority, the Teal Pumpkin Project event drew more than 500 ghosts ...