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To bee or not to bee

ESCANABA -- People who have home bee yards or are considering starting a hive find other souls with common interests in the Bay de Noc Beekeeping Club. Members with a range of experience learn from each other, share tips, show off their hives and attend informational sessions. They meet the ...

Menominee man sentenced to prison on meth, firearm charges

MENOMINEE — A Menominee man was recently sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to methamphetamine and firearm charges. Shane Allen Konell, 51, was sentenced July 10 in the Menominee County 41st Circuit Court to concurrent prison terms of five to 10 years for possession of meth and a ...

Today in Sports Aug 1

1936 — The Berlin Olympics begin. 1945 — New York’s Mel Ott hits his 500th home run in a 9-2 victory over the Boston Braves at the Polo Grounds. Only Babe Ruth with 714 and Jimmie Foxx with 527 have more. 1963 — Arthur Ashe becomes first African-American tennis player to be named in the US Davis Cup team. 1972 — Nate Colbert of the San Diego Padres drives in 13 runs in a doubleheader sweep of the Atlanta Braves, 9-0 and 11-7. 1982 — American Greg Louganis becomes 1st diver to score 700 (752.67) in 11 dives in winning 3m springboard gold, World Championships in Guayaquil, ...

Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula announces new fund

The Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula proudly announces a new fund established at the community foundation called the Sebewa Wetland Mitigation Bank Endowment Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to provide grant support to assist in the preservation and management of the Sebewa ...

The Delta County Cancer Alliance gears up for three local fundraisers

ESCANABA — The Delta County Cancer Alliance is launching three upcoming opportunities for residents to support local family members, friends and neighbors undergoing cancer treatments. Gayle DeShambo, cancer alliance president, extended appreciation to local donors who allow the organization to continue its work supporting patients. "In a time when the cost of living and running a business has never been more challenging, I am proud to be a part of this community of giving and sharing to support others," DeShambo said. Skradski Funeral Home has donated $2,500 to cover the expenses ...