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Ore Dock Brewery to host Festival of the Angry Bear

MARQUETTE — The “big bear” of Upper Peninsula festivals returns April 11 for its 12th year after taking a brief hiatus in 2025 due to the opening of The Trestle Building. Ore Dock Brewing Company’s Festival of the Angry Bear is a spirited and much-anticipated street festival that has ...

Bay College TRIO welcomes public to attend presentation by J.L. Hyde

ESCANABA – Bay College’s TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program will host its annual 3.0 Dinner on Wednesday, April 15, recognizing the academic accomplishments of TRIO students. The evening will begin with a keynote presentation from esteemed local author J.L. Hyde, from 5 p.m. to 6 ...

Soo Locks bottleneck after opening

SAULT STE. MARIE -- Though the Soo Locks opened for the season on Wednesday, a standstill followed. As ice prevents ship traffic from flowing, an organization representing the U.S. Great Lakes fleet blames Coast Guard inadequacies. "The U.S.C.G. has systematically cut icebreaking services on ...

Michigan officials warn residents of ongoing scam tactics

ESCANABA — In light of ongoing scams, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Delta County Sheriff’s Office are warning the public to stay vigilant. On Thursday, Nessel reissued her phishing and website spoofing consumer alerts following reports of fraudulent Facebook event pages ...

We Rock the Spectrum fun for kids of all abilities

ESCANABA — Close to a year and a half ago, Delta County became home to an inclusive, sensory-friendly gym. We Rock the Spectrum is available for field trips, parties and group bookings as well as open play. It’s designed to be suitable for typically-developing children up to age 12 as ...