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Designs for North Shore infrastructure to begin

GLADSTONE — On Monday evening, the Gladstone City Commission agreed to hire Coleman Engineering Company to proceed with the first phase of a major project to develop the town’s North Shore. The City of Gladstone recently was awarded $56,666.67 in funding through the Hannahville Indian ...

Holy Name fundraiser for Sirvientes de Cristo

ESCANABA -- Holy Name Catholic School raised $1,743.93 for the Upper Peninsula-based mission Sirvientes de Cristo (Servants of Christ in Spanish). Entrepreneur Day is a tradition that Holy Name students take part in during the annual celebration of Catholic Schools Week, which this year was ...

Seized animals from Cornell find refuge at Delta Animal Shelter

ESCANABA – An animal neglect investigation at a residence in Cornell resulted in the seizure of more than 20 animals now housed at the Delta Animal Shelter. Brianna Makosky, 22, was arrested Feb. 4 and arraigned on multiple felony charges related to resisting, obstructing and assaulting a ...

Delta County Prosecutor issues statements on Cornell animal neglect case

ESCANABA – Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Wickman of the Delta County Prosecutor’s Office issued a press release Tuesday night regarding the ongoing animal neglect case in Cornell. Brianna Makosky, 22, was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 4, after biting a Michigan State Police (MSP) trooper during ...

Home destroyed in late-night explosion in Garden Township

GARDEN – A house in Garden Township exploded Monday night, resulting in a complete loss of the residence. At approximately 10:23 p.m., law enforcement was dispatched to the Garden area for an explosion, according to Garden Township Fire Department Chief Keith Farley. “A neighbor of ...

One year of picketing

ESCANABA — One year since they first began demonstrations at the corner of Lincoln Road and Ludington Street in Escanaba, local protesters say that their mission is still to encourage the preservation of democracy. Though there is some variation in the messages, these activists are exercising ...