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High wind advisory issued for local area

MARQUETTE — High winds are expected today that could cause power outages and down trees, according to the National Weather Service. A wind advisory for the central and eastern Upper Peninsula begins today at 8 a.m. and runs until 8 p.m. Northwest winds between 20 and 30 miles per hour are ...

Misunderstandings cause conflict at county board meeting

ESCANABA — A discussion about whether or not to support Michigan State University Extension due to MSU’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) requirements was interrupted Tuesday when Delta County Commission Chair Dave Moyle, who is legally blind, clashed with a deaf resident. Durring ...

League seeks questions for voter forum

ESCANABA — Delta County League of Women Voters will be hosting a voter forum featuring candidates in the upcoming Delta County Board of Commissioners recall election. Although there will not be a audience at the forum, the League is seeking questions for the candidates from the public. The ...

Kiwanis Home and Garden Show starts today

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Kiwanis Club Home and Garden Show starts today and contines through Sunday at the U.P. State Fairground’s Ruth Butler Building. The event’s major sponsor is American Metal Roofs of Northern Wisconsin. The Kiwanis Club is a global volunteer organization with the ...

Forest products industry gathers for Spring Celebration

HARRIS — The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association (GLTPA) — the same organization that unites members and aficionados for the Great Lakes Logging and Heavy Equipment Expo, held in Escanaba and Green Bay on alternating years — brought its Spring Celebration to the Island Resort and ...

Man connected to Delta County commissioner threats

DAGGET — A 22-year-old Dagget Township man has been linked to threats made against the Delta County Board of Commissioners, as well as other public officials in the Upper Peninsula. According to information released by Menominee County Prosecutor Jeffery Rogg, Peter James Sand, of W5036 ...