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Ludington Street open for now; construction goes on elsewhere

Local News

ESCANABA -- Though the major construction on Ludington Street had initially been scheduled to begin yesterday, delays have pushed it back. As of close of day on Monday, there was no set start date. This year's work on the city's main street is a continuation of the infrastructure repairs that ...

Model train donations sought

Local News

GLADSTONE – The Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine #730 Authority is inviting community members to take part in preserving railroad history by donating model train sets and related items for an upcoming Soo Line display event in and around the Gladstone area. Not connected to the City ...

Top O’ Lake focuses on hunting and fishing

Local News

MANISTIQUE -- A family business established on Cedar Street in 1951 changed hands in October and is maintaining similar operations. Top O' Lake Sport Shop sells primarily hunting and fishing gear, has recently introduced guns and also carries steel-toed boots and camping supplies. In quaint ...

Escanaba to administer new scholarship, thanks to Locke

Local News

ESCANABA -- Following a $3.65 million donation from the estate of Dr. David Millard Locke, Escanaba Area Public Schools (EAPS) will soon be offering a scholarship to graduating seniors pursuing careers in education. Locke, who passed away in 2025, made the endowment to the school in honor of ...

Mental Health Awareness Month

Community

Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. During the month of May, the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) and the rest of the country are bringing awareness to mental illness. In 2013, President Barack Obama proclaimed May as National ...

Mackinac County oil spill contained

Regional News

SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH. – The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Natural Resources Division announced Monday that the oil spill at the McKay Bay boat launch in Mackinac County has largely been contained. Oil booms have been deployed to prevent the spill from migrating further into ...