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Subject jailed after fleeing fatal collision

HYDE — A car crash at the intersection of U.S. 2 and I Road barely into the morning hours on Sunday led to one death, one arrested and treated for injuries, and another hospitalized. At approximately 12:40 a.m. on Sunday — which some may think of as Saturday night — deputies from the ...

Accident, backup on US 2

ESCANABA — Northbound traffic between Escanaba and Gladstone is severely backed up, with police on scene dealing with an accident. The incident is near the Krist north of the Family Inn. Anyone heading to Gladstone from Escanaba may want to plan an alternate route or postpone the drive.

Three races, seven hopefuls, one evening

ESCANABA — A forum giving candidates of three races the opportunity to share their ideas with voters is set for Oct. 14. Hosted by the Delta County League of Women Voters at Escanaba City Hall at 6:30 p.m. that evening, the forum will feature races in the following order: 94th District Court, 108th Michigan House and 38th Michigan Senate. "In a time when political opinions are being shaped by social media, sound bites and advertising, candidate forums offer something increasingly rare: a direct, unfiltered opportunity to hear from the candidates," wrote Sue Scheeneman from the ...

Ostrenga honored for teaching and coaching contributions

HARRIS — Most of the awards presented at the Delta County Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner were business-related. But as the work of a teacher is to help young people grow into successful adults, one particular honored individual has likely affected countless businesses indirectly. Over ...

Gladstone KofC recognized at global awards

GLADSTONE — At the 144th-annual Supreme Convention for the international nonprofit Knights of Columbus, the Gladstone council — which also works collaboratively with the councils fron Bark River and Escanaba — was recognized with an award for their work with Pregnancy Services of ...