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ALLOWING UNLICENSED PERSON to OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE Eric James Rodgers, of Escanaba, pleaded guilty to one count of motor vehicles - allowed unlicensed person to operate; $375 fines and fees. Robert Lewis Brown, of Escanaba, pleaded guilty to one count of motor vehicles - allowed ...

Gladstone gears up to host national walleye tournament

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GLADSTONE — Big things are happening on the Bay de Noc shores next weekend as Gladstone prepares to welcome professional anglers from across the country for the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC). Set for Friday and Saturday, July 18–19, the nationally recognized, ...

Truck driving school supports Special Olympics

Business News

ESCANABA — Midwest Truck Driving School and North Country Electrical Line and Heavy Equipment School proudly partnered with Officer Madison of the Escanaba Department of Public Safety to support Special Olympics Michigan during the annual Flame of Hope Week, held in September. This impactful ...

Bitcoin tops $118,000 for the first time

Business News

Bitcoin has reached yet another all-time high, surpassing $118,000 for the first time on Friday — as a flood of money continues to move into spot bitcoin ETFs, all while U.S. President Donald Trump's crypto-friendly influence makes its way through Washington. According to data from ...

Time runs out for clock company due to tariffs

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ZEELAND, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan clock company that has helped people keep time for 99 years says it's going out of business due to tariffs and other economic conditions. Howard Miller Co., which makes grandfather clocks, wall clocks and furniture, said production will be phased out this ...

Bark River farmers market off to good start

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BARK RIVER - A local business owner is showcasing her community's local businesses with a first-year farmers market in Bark River. Meghan Erickson, owner of Bark River Glitter, spearheaded an effort to bring a farmers market to the community. "I wanted to bring more into the Bark River ...