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U.P. mail delivery plan faces U.S. Senate opposition

Local News

IRON MOUNTAIN — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators Wednesday pressed U.S. Postal Service officials to put on hold planned changes to mail processing centers across the country, including its Kingsford facility. In a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and U.S. Postal Service Board of ...

DATA board appointment splits Delta County Board

Local News

ESCANABA — A regular appointment to the Delta Area Transit Authority board became personal Tuesday, when three commissioners blocked the appointment of a former Delta County commissioner that was recommended for the DATA board by the Delta County Township Association. The primary reason ...

Dr. Mary L. Cretens Fund awards annual gifts

Community

ESCANABA — The Community Foundation for Delta County Board Chair Charlie Becker and Executive Director Cheryl Andzejewski jointly announced the distribution of funds the foundation holds from the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Endowed Fund. Entities receiving Dr. Mary L. Cretens funds from the ...

Spring is prime time for seasonal allergies

Local News

ESCANABA — With the onset of spring, many people experience seasonal allergies — also called hay fever or allergic rhinitis — caused by the presence of pollen, mold, and other small particles in the air. The most common symptoms, according to a local healthcare provider, include runny ...

$1.1M grant to remove Manistique bridge

Local News

MANISTIQUE — Twenty-two Michigan dams, including one in Manistique, will receive grant funding to help reduce risks and protect residents. The funding is through the Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program (DRRGP) as authorized by the Michigan Legislature. This grant program aims to provide ...

Warmer summer predicted for Upper Peninsula

Local News

IRON MOUNTAIN — Temperatures may soar this spring and summer after an unusually mild winter in the Upper Peninsula, forecasters say. AccuWeather predicts temperatures in the region could range 4 degrees or more above historical averages from June through August. “Summer 2024 can feature ...