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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Oil spill near Les Cheneaux

Regional News

SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH. – The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Natural Resources Division staff was notified at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Thursday about a potential oil spill at the McKay Bay boat launch, east of Cedarville. McKay Bay, just northeast of the Les Cheneaux Islands, ...

Next steps to replace City Manager

Local News

ESCANABA — As the search for a new city manager continues, Escanaba City Council agreed this week to authorize a hiring committee to enter negotiations with Justin Carlson, who was one of two main candidates interviewed by a city panel in February. A current city staff member will be ...