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Forum for Republican 108th House candidates

GLADSTONE -- A forum for Republican candidates seeking to represent the 108th district in the Michigan House of Representatives is scheduled to occur Thursday, June 25 at 802 Delta Ave. in Gladstone. The position -- which serves all of Delta, Luce, Menominee, and Schoolcraft counties as well ...

Delta County voters to decide on recycling millage renewal in August

ESCANABA — Delta County voters will be asked to renew a countywide millage on the Aug. 4 ballot that helps fund recycling, composting and household hazardous waste programs at Delta Wide Recycling. The Delta Solid Waste Management Authority (DSWMA) oversees the Delta County Landfill, , ...

Invest UP, EGLE present brownfield authority guide to county commissioners

ESCANABA — Representatives from InvestUP and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) outlined the benefits of brownfield authorities and discussed how Delta County can reactivate its dormant authority during Tuesday's Delta County Board meeting. Anne Giroux, ...

Gladstone school board budgets “conservatively”

GLADSTONE -- Discussions of a budget amendment dominated the Gladstone Area Schools Board of Education meeting that also included some staff hires on Monday. Each year, school districts outline a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. However, without knowing exactly how much revenue will be ...

Escanaba man authors book on Swedish heritage and Christian journey

ESCANABA -- The memoir of a local man who is a Swedish immigrant and Christian pastor is available for sale after being edited in Marquette, self-published and printed in Escanaba. "Sweden to USA: Faith and Adventure" is Bo Lange's fourth book, but it's his most personal one yet. His ...

Students, parents praise impact of Escanaba Student Success Center

ESCANABA — Community members, parents and current and former students of the Escanaba Student Success Center (ESSC) appeared before the Escanaba Area Public Schools Board of Education on Monday to highlight the center’s impact on students and families. The ESSC, located at 2831 N ...