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Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad Company receives new management

ESCANABA — The Escanaba & Lake Superior (E&LS) Railroad Company is entering a new chapter. On Aug. 21, four members of the company’s management were escorted out of the business and let go. Tyler Delvaux — former vice president of operations — and his wife, Taylor Delvaux — former ...

Barbershop chorus prepares for concert

ESCANABA — The Remnants, the local barbershop chorus, will be performing at the Senior Expo held at the Highland Golf Club on Sept. 29. "We'll be singing some songs that we'll be doing in our big show on Oct. 3, and also some old favorites of ours, and maybe a patriotic song as well," ...

Community Foundation gives $100K to YMCA and OSF

ESCANABA — For nearly 30 years, the Community Foundation for Delta County (CFDC) held an annual fundraiser first known as MASH and later as “The Legacy.” This year, after a shift toward giving back, the CFDC provided two $50,000 grants for local projects at its annual event, which was held last night. The recipients were the Northern Lights YMCA and the SF HealthCare Foundation. Last year, the CFDC transitioned its annual celebration from a fundraiser to an appreciation dinner to thank sponsorship supporters, legacy backers and in-kind donors for their continued support. "We ...

Heartache Tonight: A tribute to the Eagles coming to Island Resort & Casino

HARRIS — The Island Resort & Casino, together with Radio Results Network, welcomes Heartache Tonight: A Tribute to the Eagles to the Island Showroom Saturday, December 26, 2026, for one big night celebrating the timeless classic rock hits of the Eagles. Tickets cost $20 and are on sale now through the casino. With five No. 1 singles and six No. 1 albums, the Eagles rank among the most successful American rock bands of all time. Their albums Greatest Hits and Hotel California are among the best-selling albums in U.S. history, and the band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of ...

Child found in Forsyth Township after search effort

FORSYTH TOWNSHIP — A missing six-year-old girl was found safe by a multi-agency effort on Wednesday, along with some good old-fashioned luck. At approximately 8:25 p.m. on Wednesday, the Forsyth Township Police and Emergency Services were dispatched to an area of County Road 456 and Setter Drive after receiving a report of a missing six-year-old girl. It had been reported that the juvenile had gone outside to play with the family dogs. When she and the dogs had not returned, the family called 911 and immediately reported her missing. A multi-agency search team responded, ...

Escanaba woman sentenced for animal cruelty

ESCANABA — A woman has been sentenced after an investigation uncovered 20 animals living in her Escanaba home, which was subsequently condemned. Jessica Lynn Wellman, 45, was sentenced in the Delta County 94th District Court on Tuesday by Judge Steve Parks. Wellman pleaded guilty to one ...