In the late 1800s, a Great Lakes ship captain had more to worry about than icy water and temperamental gales. There were pirates on the lakes, thanks to a lack of law enforcement on the water. The ruffians had their eyes set on precious cargo such as timber, cattle and leather goods. ...
ESCANABA — The Michigan State Universtiy (MSU) Extension and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will offer Pesticide Applicator Training and Exams in the Upper Peninsula at Bay College in Escanaba on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program includes a core ...
ESCANABA — Amber Gutierrez, a local resident, has joined Premier Real Estate, bringing a client-focused approach to the market and a passion for helping others navigate the real estate process. "I’m passionate about helping people find not just a house, but a place they’re proud to call ...
ESCANABA — This spring — starting on May 3 — we will welcome our first cruise ship of the 2026 season. The Victory I will arrive at the North Shore Marine Terminal & Logistics Dock (behind the Escanaba Public Library), and its passengers and crew members will enjoy the sights and ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Most working women in the U.S. believe they are disadvantaged when it comes to earning competitive wages, but many men hold a different view, according to a new AP-NORC poll. Equal pay emerged as a major source of concern for working women in the poll and an area where men ...
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has begun using artificial intelligence to help boost the number of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cases it can review, a department official told members of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS last week. While ...