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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Soo Locks ice jam update

ESCANABA -- After opening for the season at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, the Soo Locks experienced a major delay in shipping traffic after vessels waiting to pass through the locks became frozen in ice. Ordinarily, the United States Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw is the prime icebreaker for the area. ...

Mackinac Bridge traffic stop leads to illegal weapons discovery

MACKINAC BRIDGE — A semi-truck driver was arrested Wednesday on the Mackinac Bridge after Michigan State Police (MSP) discovered multiple illegal weapons and other violations. At approximately 6:48 p.m. Wednesday, a Motor Carrier Officer (MCO) from the MSP St. Ignace Post observed a ...