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Exploding Firebird

ESCANABA -- There is one less Pontiac Firebird in the world after an explosion in downtown residential Escanaba on Friday night. Fortunately, the two people who had been traveling in the car when it caught fire escaped. The owner was driving east with his girlfriend in the car between 9 and ...

2026 Strings on the Bay Concert Series ongoing

ESCANABA – Bay College has launched a new season of Strings on the Bay, its annual chamber music concert series, continuing a tradition of bringing high-quality performances to the community while embarking on an inspiring new chapter. All concerts will be held in the Besse Center Theater on ...

Unique ‘medieval’ circus coming to Kingsford park

KINGSFORD — The Kingdom of Wonders Medieval Circus will bring its unique show to Lodal Park in Kingsford this weekend, with shows at 3 and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The two-year-old circus has no animals or clowns. Instead, it’s a story-driven show with a Renaissance-theme featuring ...

Gladstone Farmers Market to host free helmet giveaway in boy’s memory

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Farmers Market will distribute 100 free bicycle helmets to the community on Monday in memory of Colton Remsburg, a 13-year-old who died following an e-scooter crash while not wearing a helmet. The helmet giveaway will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday during the ...

Delta County discusses budget as Headlee Override decision nears

ESCANABA — As Delta County commissioners weigh whether to seek voter approval for a Headlee Override this fall, commissioners on Tuesday reviewed potential budget measures that could be implemented if the proposal is not placed on the November ballot or fails at the polls. Delta County ...

Wide community mourns Kevin Chown

ESCANABA — People of Escanaba, area musicians and international friends were shaken this week by the news that Kevin Chown had died. Chown, aged 56, had been fighting cancer for about the last two years, unbeknownst to many. But even the people closest to the popular musician were caught ...