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An Evening of Recognition and Community Celebration

As our nation continues to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, communities across the country are reflecting on the people, partnerships and shared values that have shaped our history. Here in Delta County, we have many reasons to celebrate ~ and many of them will be recognized during the Delta County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner on Thursday, October 8, at the Island Resort and Casino. This year’s theme, “United We Thrive,” is more than a slogan for one evening. It reflects the way progress happens throughout our waterfront community. Businesses invest and create ...

$1 Million Investment Will Expand Skilled Trades Training in the Upper Peninsula

HARVEY, Mich. – A more than $1 million investment in the Ironworkers Local 8 training center in Harvey will expand skilled trades training capacity in the Upper Peninsula, helping prepare workers for careers in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing and other industries. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $801,598 to the Ironworkers Local 8 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for new training equipment. Combined with $200,399 in matching funds from the Ironworkers and Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 2, the ...

In vivid color: Pure Michigan welcomes fall

LANSING -- Autumn officially arrived on Tuesday evening, and the magic of fall arrived with it. "As fall descends across Michigan's 19 million acres of forests, Pure Michigan is inspiring travelers to slow down, connect with loved ones, and embrace the season of life they find themselves in ...

Dubord sworn in as Delta County clerk and register of deeds

ESCANABA — Residents of Delta County can expect to see a new but familiar face heading the Delta County Clerk's Office. Susanne Dubord was sworn in as Delta County clerk and register of deeds in the Delta County Courthouse on Thursday by 47th Circuit Court Judge John Economopoulos. ...

Iron Mountain man sentenced for criminal sexual conduct

MENOMINEE — An Iron Mountain man has been sentenced to several years in prison after being convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a person under 13 years old. Blaine William Smeester, 28, was sentenced to eight to 15 years in prison on Sept. 4 in the Menominee County ...