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CUPPAD recent survey completed

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ESCANABA – The Menominee-Delta-Schoolcraft Transit Efficiency and Regionalization Study (MDSTERS) is an ongoing study exploring opportunities for transit coordination and consolidation within the Central Upper Peninsula region. As part of public engagement for the study, a public survey was recently completed to gauge residents’ existing perception of transit in the three-county region and to determine what types of service coordination and upgrades they value and support. A total of 376 survey responses were collected between March 30th and April 29th, 2026, including 281 online and ...

Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West

National News

LIVINGSTON, Mont. (AP) — Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought. Lower water levels mean rivers can heat more rapidly. The restrictions aim to reduce stress on species including highly-prized trout. Anglers travel from around the world to find the fish in Yellowstone National Park or Western Montana's Blackfoot River, featured in the ...

Prepare to vote

Local News

DELTA COUNTY -- Election day is tomorrow. Some people have already voted by mail, but for those going to the polls, open times are from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 4. As a primary, people may only fill out one side of the partisan section. "Michigan state law stipulates that any voter may ...

Spectrum awards $2,500 to Mission of Hope Delta County

Community

ESCANABA — On Saturday, Spectrum announced a donation of $2,500 to Mission of Hope Delta County through the company’s employee-driven grants program that recognizes the value of community service, Spectrum Employee Community Grants. For the past eight years, Mission of Hope has ...

Big turnout marks successful 53rd Waterfront Arts Festival

Community

ESCANABA — A massive crowd gathered at the south end of Ludington Park on Saturday to see the works of visiting artists at this year’s Waterfront Arts Festival. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with more than 50 artists displaying their work. Local food trucks were also present to provide food and refreshments to the crowd. Live music was performed from the nearby Karas Bandshell. Musical acts included Remnants Barbershop Chorus, the Escanaba City Band and Make Believe Spurs. “We are super thankful to our sponsors, every vendor we had, the amazing food trucks and our ...