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Drinking water line replacements latest in battle against lead

Local News

GLADSTONE -- Gladstone aims to be one of the next municipalities to replace underground water lines. The City Commission agreed on Monday to submit a project plan developed by Coleman Engineering to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) as part of a funding ...

Youth Advisory Committee awards grants

Community

The Community Foundation for Delta County Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) announces the recipients of their April 2026 grant round. The following organizations receiving grants are: - Delta County Sheriff Department — First Responder Autism Kits - Pathways Mental Health — The Fresh ...

Escanaba woman fundraising to ride 500 miles for cancer research

Local News

ESCANABA — One local woman is gearing up to ride 500 miles across New York this summer as part of the Empire State Ride (ESR), a weeklong cycling event that raises money for cancer research. Mary Gavlek, 63, of Escanaba, has been an avid cyclist for over a decade. She has participated in ...

Road closed but front door is open

Local News

ESCANABA -- Road construction on Ludington Street reached new levels Thursday as the portions cordoned off to traffic were expanded to include the main street's sixth block, where the Daily Press makes its home. Large-scale improvements to the city's water and wastewater infrastructure are ...