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Local business owners to share experiences at workshop for entrepreneurs

ESCANABA — Several downtown Escanaba business owners will share their experiences starting and developing businesses during the next Project Point workshop this Wednesday in Escanaba. The event is the second session in the "Project Point: Guiding Businesses to Success" series, designed to ...

Fishing: U.P. reports, shanty removal, new license year

IRON MOUNTAIN — Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season starts April 1 and licenses are available for purchase now. They’re valid through March 31, 2027. Licenses can be purchased at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or by downloading the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app and purchasing ...

DNA evidence analyzed in Jackson case

ESCANABA – More witnesses took the stand Friday in Tavaris Jackson’s murder trial, including a latent print examiner, a forensic biologist and an EMS paramedic. Sarah Rambadt, a forensic scientist in the biology unit at the Michigan State Police (MSP) Grand Rapids Forensic Laboratory, ...

Escanaba considers City Manager applicants

ESCANABA -- The Escanaba City Council agreed on Thursday to offer the position of City Manager to Zeke Jackson, one of two candidates who were interviewed. On Feb. 24, City Council conducted interviews with Jackson and one other applicant but waited to discuss until the regular council ...

Practical Nursing program approved for Bay College Escanaba campus

ESCANABA – Bay College proudly announced on Thursday that the State Board of Nursing has officially approved the Practical Nursing (PN) program for reintroduction to the Bay College Escanaba campus. “This milestone reflects the institution’s continued commitment to expanding ...

Marquette sheriff, county commissioners address ICE issue

MARQUETTE — The past few Marquette County Board of Commissioners meetings have included lengthy public comments sections wherein residents have expressed concern about federal law enforcement and have requested that the commissioners draft a resolution addressing those concerns. At Tuesday ...