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Cheboygan man sentenced for threatening judge, prosecutors

Regional News

LANSING – Barry Hopkinson, 61, of Cheboygan, was sentenced to three to 15 years in prison on Thursday, June 18 for threatening a 53rd Circuit Court Judge, the Cheboygan County Prosecutor and a Cheboygan County Assistant Prosecutor, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Hopkinson ...

Michigan prisons leader defends oversight after three women die

Regional News

The embattled director of the Michigan Department of Corrections is defending conditions inside the state prisons. Heidi Washington, who is facing calls for removal over treatment of female prisoners, on Thursday wrote a letter to U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell claiming that her department “has ...

Ridglan beagles get fresh start at Delta Animal Shelter

Local News

ESCANABA — Four beagles rescued from a Wisconsin breeding and testing facility are getting a second chance through a partnership between the Delta Animal Shelter, Northwoods Animal Shelter, Big Dog Ranch Rescue and Dogs of the Michigan Department of Corrections. The Delta Animal Shelter ...

Sand sculptors bring Bigfoot back to Gladstone Beach

Local News

GLADSTONE — One year after a lounging Bigfoot became one of the most photographed attractions on Gladstone Beach, the artists who brought the sandy cryptid to life are back. Visit Escanaba, the convention and visitors bureau for Delta County, has once again hired the artists of Art Club ...

Forum tonight in Gladstone

Local News

GLADSTONE -- At least four candidates will participate in the political forum held this evening at the American Legion hall in Gladstone. Organized by the Delta County Republicans and Menominee County Republicans, the event will pose questions to individuals seeking to represent Michigan's ...

Gladstone votes to extend social district hours

Local News

GLADSTONE -- Gladstone's social district hours may be extended. Though final approval lies with the State of Michigan's Liquor Control Commission, the Gladstone City Commission voted in favor of allowing participating establishments to begin letting patrons carry alcoholic beverages outside at ...