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Escanaba City Council establishes tree advisory board

ESCANABA — The Escanaba City Council officially established the Escanaba Tree Advisory Board on Thursday, creating a nine-member body that will advise the city on public tree management and Tree City USA initiatives. Under the approved ordinance, the board will consist of seven voting ...

Community Foundation Grants from Robert and Anne Schmit

ESCANABA — Community Foundation for Delta County Board Chair, Mr. Charles Becker and Board of Trustee Members, Mr. Todd Maki and Ms. Kristen MacArthur present a check from the Robert F. & Anne M. Schmit endowment fund, a fund held by the Community Foundation of Delta County, an affiliate of ...

Delta County Board to continue discussing Headlee Rollback

Editor’s note: Meeting agendas are subject to change. The following items were listed on the agenda at the time of publication. The full agenda for today’s meeting can be found on the Delta County website. ESCANABA — The Delta County Board will continue its discussion of the Headlee Rollback and the possibility of placing a millage override proposal before voters on the November ballot during its meeting tonight. The regular meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. in the boardroom at the Delta County Service Center, 2920 College Ave. The Finance Committee is seeking input on the ...

Minneapolis Shoal Light Station: Standing watch since 1935

Editor’s note: This story on Minneapolis Shoal Light Station is the fourth in a series on the area’s lighthouses and lightships. ESCANABA — While many of the area's lighthouses have gone dark over the decades, one familiar to local residents and lighthouse lovers still shines and ...

Delta County Nonmotorized Trails announces construction of Gladstone community bike park

GLADSTONE — Delta County Nonmotorized Trails (DCNT) has unveiled a proposal to develop a new community bike park on city-owned recreation land in Gladstone. The proposed project aims to create a safe, accessible outdoor space that promotes physical activity, supports mental well-being and provide an engaging environment for kids, families and riders of all abilities. The park’s master design features a sustainable, low-maintenance 3-mile flowing singletrack loop around the property’s perimeter, accessible for both biking and hiking. The trail will feature natural flow, berms and ...