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Services and partnerships highlighted at Business After Hours

ESCANABA — Wednesday evening’s Business After Hours, cohosted by three local organizations, provided over 100 attendees with social time, networking opportunities, education about programs, multiple raffle drawings, food and drink. Business After Hours (BAH) is a recurring event ...

Remembering Darrell Bengry

ESCANABA -- As part of a social gathering and fundraising event, the Delta County Democratic Party will in two weeks be remembering Darrell Bengry and acknowledging his over 60 years of commitment to the local community. Bengry, a past educator and Delta County Commissioner, died in February. As Bengry did not seek out attention and recognition during his life, this ceremony will not be a stand-alone activity but instead will take place in the middle of a larger event entitled “Celebrate Democrats: Past, Present and Future," which will include ice cream with toppings bar and music by ...

Missing Manistique man found deceased

SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY — A 39-year-old missing man from Manistique has been located deceased following the temporary closure of the Manistique East Breakwater Lighthouse and nearby areas Wednesday. According to a press release, the preliminary investigation indicates no signs of foul play, though the investigation is ongoing. The lighthouse and park areas have been reopened. On Tuesday, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Manistique Outpost received a request for troopers to open a missing person investigation. There were no apparent signs of suspicious circumstances, and it was unclear ...

Property transactions for Thursday, May 28, 2026

Recent property transactions in Delta County — BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Personal rep deed: grantor – Estate of Randy Lee John Beaudry, Judy De Petro, personal representative, grantee – Jennifer Lohfink, Baldwin Township. BARK RIVER TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: grantor – Brad J. Anderson, grantee – Stephanie Derouin, Lot 3, Blok 4, Bark River Supervisor’s no. 1, Bark River Township. CITY OF ESCANABA Warranty deed: grantor – Joseph P. De Christopher Jr., Loretta J. De Christopher, grantee – Joseph P. De Christopher Jr., life estate, Loretta J. De Christopher, life estate, ...

DAR donates to Upper Peninsula Honor Flight

Scott Knauf accepts a check for $1776 from Melissa Wilson, outgoing regent of the Onagomingkway Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The money was raised from months of returnable pop cans donated to the chapter by generous community members. DAR supports veteran ...