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Pole building destroyed in Hyde area fire

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HYDE — A large pole building fire in the Hyde area Saturday evening required a significant mutual aid response from multiple fire departments across Delta County. At approximately 6:45 p.m. Saturday, the Ford River Township Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported pole building fire on 14th Road. Mutual aid was immediately requested from the Escanaba Township Fire Department and Bark River Township Fire Department. Upon arrival, firefighters requested additional assistance from the Escanaba Department of Public Safety, Harris Township Fire Department, Brampton Township ...

Seven Acre Gardens advances gradually

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HYDE — It’s a tough job managing a business that operates seasonally and relies on so many variables, but Seven Acre Garden and Gifts has found themselves on a gradual upward trajectory. Six years after opening, they aim to double their enclosed greenhouse space soon, perhaps by next ...

Today in Sports June 8

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1935 — Omaha, ridden by Willis Saunders, becomes the third horse to win the Triple Crown by capturing the Belmont Stakes with a 1½-length victory over Firethron. 1950 — Boston beats the St. Louis Browns 29-4 at Fenway Park, and the Red Sox set six major league records: most runs scored by one team; most long hits in a game with 17 (nine doubles, one triple and seven homers); most total bases with 60; most extra bases on long hits with 32; most runs for two games with 49 (20 a day earlier); and most hits in two games with 51. 1958 — Mickey Wright beats Fay Crocker by six strokes ...

Gov. Whitmer seeks Presidential Disaster Declaration to help recover from Severe weather in April

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LANSING, Mich. – Friday, Governor Whitmer announced that she is requesting a Presidential disaster declaration for the state of Michigan. This request is being made in response to the severe weather and flooding experienced in late April. 43 counties across Michigan experienced extreme weather — including severe storms, heavy rain and nine confirmed tornadoes — between April 10 and 21. If the governor’s request is approved, it would allow federal aid to flow directly to families, businesses and communities in the affected counties. The governor has requested the activation of ...

Escanaba Farmers Market now open for the 2026 season

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ESCANABA — The Escanaba Farmers Market is officially underway for the 2026 season, bringing fresh local products, handcrafted goods and community vendors to downtown Escanaba every Wednesday and Saturday through the end of October. The market is held at the Escanaba Marketplace, located at ...