ESCANABA — A discussion about the city’s bids for water and wastewater treatment chemical verged into changing public policy Thursday, when the city discussed the future of the city’s water fluoridation program. “It might be optional, but not for us. I believe that it was a vote of ...

ESCANABA — Though maintaining roads is a never-ending battle, some work to repair potholes has begun and will increase when seasonal weight restrictions, also known as frost laws, are lifted when weather permits. Both gravel and paved roads suffer pothole formation during the transition ...

ESCANABA — State Sen. Ed McBroom and state Reps. Karl Bohnak, Parker Fairbairn, Greg Markkanen, and Dave Prestin applauded the decision to expedite the permitting process for Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 tunnel project. The fast-tracking of the project also comes after Prestin and Markkanen, ...

ESCANABA — There will be a public meeting to discuss the intended changes to water/wastewater rates, which are set to take place July 1. The meeting is Thursday, May 1,  at 5 p.m. in council chambers at the Escanaba City Hall. This meeting will provide an opportunity for customers to learn ...

GLADSTONE — Depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses are medical diseases, and they are treatable. Such was the message of Jeff Olson’s presentation to the students of Gladstone High School Monday afternoon and to the public later that evening. Jeff has been spreading the word ...