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Small fleet, big hearts

LITTLE BAY DE NOC -- Winds out of the southeast and a storm rolling in from the west on Wednesday evening presented unusual conditions -- but ones which made for enjoyable sailing. Notably, sailors did get rained on for the third week in a row -- but this time, not until the end of the ...

In the market for art

ESCANABA -- Sponsored by the Downtown Development Auhority and hosted by the Bonifas Arts Center, a free creative activity is available for youngsters Tuesday afternoons at the Escanaba Marketplace. The first session of 2026 -- the third year for Art at the Marketplace -- was held this past ...

Ridglan beagles get fresh start at Delta Animal Shelter

ESCANABA — Four beagles rescued from a Wisconsin breeding and testing facility are getting a second chance through a partnership between the Delta Animal Shelter, Northwoods Animal Shelter, Big Dog Ranch Rescue and Dogs of the Michigan Department of Corrections. The Delta Animal Shelter ...

Sand sculptors bring Bigfoot back to Gladstone Beach

GLADSTONE — One year after a lounging Bigfoot became one of the most photographed attractions on Gladstone Beach, the artists who brought the sandy cryptid to life are back. Visit Escanaba, the convention and visitors bureau for Delta County, has once again hired the artists of Art Club ...

Forum tonight in Gladstone

GLADSTONE -- At least four candidates will participate in the political forum held this evening at the American Legion hall in Gladstone. Organized by the Delta County Republicans and Menominee County Republicans, the event will pose questions to individuals seeking to represent Michigan's ...

Gladstone votes to extend social district hours

GLADSTONE -- Gladstone's social district hours may be extended. Though final approval lies with the State of Michigan's Liquor Control Commission, the Gladstone City Commission voted in favor of allowing participating establishments to begin letting patrons carry alcoholic beverages outside at ...