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Two children, 17 animals removed from home in Ishpeming Township

ISHPEMING TOWNSHIP — Two children and more than a dozen animals were removed from an Ishpeming Township home Tuesday night after a domestic violence investigation led authorities to discover what they described as unsafe and unsanitary living conditions. On Thursday, 39-year-old Andrew ...

MDHHS awards substance use prevention funds to Sault Tribe

ESCANABA — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded nearly $3.75 million to 12 organizations across the state, including the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, to support community-based programs aimed at preventing substance use among school-age ...

Small fleet, big hearts

LITTLE BAY DE NOC -- Winds out of the southeast and a storm rolling in from the west on Wednesday evening presented unusual conditions -- but ones which made for enjoyable sailing. Notably, sailors did get rained on for the third week in a row -- but this time, not until the end of the ...

In the market for art

ESCANABA -- Sponsored by the Downtown Development Auhority and hosted by the Bonifas Arts Center, a free creative activity is available for youngsters Tuesday afternoons at the Escanaba Marketplace. The first session of 2026 -- the third year for Art at the Marketplace -- was held this past ...

Ridglan beagles get fresh start at Delta Animal Shelter

ESCANABA — Four beagles rescued from a Wisconsin breeding and testing facility are getting a second chance through a partnership between the Delta Animal Shelter, Northwoods Animal Shelter, Big Dog Ranch Rescue and Dogs of the Michigan Department of Corrections. The Delta Animal Shelter ...