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Michigan Supreme Court to hear AG’s insulin price gouging case in November

The fate of Attorney General Dana Nessel’s crusade to investigate a major producer of insulin for price gouging will be the subject of oral arguments before the Michigan Supreme Court in November. Justices plan to hear the case starting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5. The court also plans ...

Trunk-or-treats, other events for Halloween to start in area

Area communities, churches and organizations are preparing for Halloween activities, with some events already taking place this weekend. Some dates and times are listed here for various trick-or-treats and trunk-or-treats in the region, plus a handful of other Halloween events. As some ...

White Cane Walk gives Escanaba leaders understanding about impaired sight

ESCANABA — Participants of the White Cane Safety Walk gathered at Ludington Grill on Wednesday before taking an enlightening stroll in downtown Escanaba. In line with White Cane Safety Day, annually observed nationwide on Oct. 15, the walk along Ludington Street served to bring together ...

State AG Nessel makes stop at MDSCAA in Escanaba

ESCANABA – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sat down Monday with Menominee-Delta-Schoolcraft Community Action Agency Executive Director Gary Willoughby, as well as board members and staff for the organization. Nessel visited the center's main office, 507 First Ave. N., to learn more ...

County clerks unanimously oppose ranked choice voting in Michigan

The Michigan Association of County Clerks has unanimously voted to oppose a ballot measure seeking to establish ranked choice voting in Michigan, which is being put forth by Rank MI Vote for potential inclusion in the 2026 election. The clerks cited concerns about timeliness of the ...

Street work public hearing on tonight’s city council agenda

ESCANABA – The Escanaba City Council will have a public hearing tonight to hear comments or objections on improvements on South 18th Street from 20th to 22nd avenues south. The city received a petition from property owners requesting the city construct a 24-foot-wide, double chip seal ...