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Clog Busterz ready to serve local area

ESCANABA — Clog Busterz Drain & Sewer Services LLC, formally founded in April of this year, was developed to fill a gap in the local market. Owner Phil LaMarch, Jr., entrepreneur and landlord, noticed that there was a need in the community for reliable, 24-hour drain cleaning and sewer ...

Today in Sports May 11

1892 — Azra, ridden by Alonzo Cayton, wins the first three-horse field in the Kentucky Derby, nipping Huron by a nose. 1900 — James J. Jeffries KOs James J Corbett in 23 for heavyweight boxing title. 1918 — Exterminator, a 30-1 long shot ridden by Willie Knapp, loses the lead but regains it to win the Kentucky Derby by one length over Escoba. 1923 — Setting several Pacific Coast League records, Pete Schneider of Vernon hit five homers and a double to drive in 14 runs in a 35-11 romp over Salt Lake City. 1928 — British Open Men’s Golf, Royal St George’s GC: Walter Hagen ...

Delta County Opioid Taskforce hosts first regional gathering

ESCANABA — The Delta County Opioid Taskforce recently held the inaugural Upper Peninsula Opioid Taskforce Gathering, uniting community members and professionals for a working session on opioid settlement funding and prevention efforts. The event was hosted by the Delta Schoolcraft ...

Want to be a police officer?

IRONWOOD — Ever consider a career in law enforcement? The Michigan State Police and Gogebic Community College have developed a program to help interested persons make that decision. A free Law Enforcement Career Academy will be offered by the college and state police from June 7-12 at ...

NTSB gathering details on Frontier Airlines evacuation after plane hit and killed person in Denver

The National Transportation Safety Board on Sunday said it is gathering information about the evacuation of a Frontier Airlines plane after it hit and killed a person on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff. The plane, which was heading to Los Angeles International Airport, “reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff at DEN at approximately 11:19 p.m. on Friday,” according to a post on the airport’s official X account. Passengers were evacuated via slides, and the emergency crew bused them to the terminal. An airport spokesperson said 12 passengers ...