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Gun fired, none hurt

ESCANABA -- A firearm that was discharged inside a residence in the City of Escanaba on Thursday resulted in no injuries, authorities reported. One individual was taken into custody. At approximately 3:44 p.m. on April 16, law enforcement units were dispatched to an address on North 14th ...

A man walks on a beach with a metal detector and shovel.

Metal detecting rules updated in Gladstone

GLADSTONE — It may not be a huge group, but metal detecting enthusiasts in the Gladstone area have more freedoms after the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and City Commission approved changes to the city’s metal detecting policy. Parks are now fair game, provided certain rules are ...

Gladstone seniors gain real-world experience through mock interviews

GLADSTONE — Seniors at the Gladstone High School (GHS) dressed for success on Tuesday, taking another step toward graduation as they completed mock interviews. The program aims to provide a realistic interview experience before seniors graduate in May — whether they are college-bound, ...

Public welcome to Caring For Our Elders Powwow

ESCANABA — The public is invited to gather this Saturday for the Caring For Our Elders Powwow funded by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The event will take place April 18 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Escanaba Junior/Senior High School. Doors will open at 10 a.m., grant ...

Swimming around Marquette

MARQUETTE — Marquette is a watery place. Eighty miles of Lake Superior shoreline define the northern and eastern boundaries of the county. Inland lakes, left from glacial times, and swift streams from the highlands to the west weave together the land. The earliest people lived by the water ...

Local man turns 102

ESCANABA — Local man Roger Kell celebrated his 102nd birthday on Friday with his 98-year old wife, Lois (nee Veeser); their youngest daughter, Mary Demerse; and staff and residents of LakeHouse Escanaba, a retirement community and assisted living home. The Kells are not permanent residents ...