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Hall believes Senate will pass marijuana tax

The leader of the Michigan House of Representatives said Thursday that he expects his Senate counterpart will deliver the votes needed to pass a proposed 24% wholesale tax on marijuana, and if not, he says the budget deal would fall apart at the seams. Such a scenario would also lead to a ...

Building Tomorrow Together event at Bay College campuses


ESCANABA/IRON MOUNTAIN – The Bay College Foundation will host Building Tomorrow Together, an event to celebrate the generosity of individuals, businesses and organizations while showcasing how educational gifts are transforming the lives of Bay College students. Community members, business ...

Barbershop concert with four groups Saturday in Escanaba

ESCANABA — The local barbershop chorus will have its traditional fall concert, Harvest of Harmony 2025, on Saturday alongside three other groups who perform in similar styles. Beginning at 7 p.m., The Remnants Barbershop Chorus, The Menominee River Chorus, Vintage Blend and The Newfangled ...

Escanaba council to have two hearings on cocktail lounge plans

ESCANABA – The Escanaba City Council will have two public hearings tonight regarding the application to rehabilitate what used to be Crispigna’s Restaurant at 1213 Ludington St. into an upscale cocktail lounge. The regular meeting starts at 7 p.m. today in the council chambers, room C101 ...

Escanaba PS: Foul play not suspected in death

ESCANABA — A mobile crime lab from the Michigan State Police was in Escanaba on Wednesday to assist the Escanaba Department of Public Safety with documenting and processing a residence where one person had been found dead. While referring to the incident as a "tragic situation," the ...

Raven Wood Gardens to host Solar Forest Event on Oct. 11

MENOMINEE – Raven Wood Gardens in Menominee will host its fourth-annual Almost Electric Solar Forest Event beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. While admission to this event is listed as free, the organization runs on donations and requests those attending purchase a $25 raffle ...