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Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark rate, defying Trump's demands

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate Wednesday for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation, a move that would put the central bank at odds with President Donald Trump's support for a cut. A quarter-point increase in the Fed's rate, currently about 3.6%, isn't guaranteed because Fed Chair Kevin Warsh doesn't provide the signals about next moves that his predecessors did. Still, most analysts and economists expect a hike after a speech two weeks ago at the Fed's annual conference in Jackson Hole, ...

Family fun in the park

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ESCANABA — Local parents, businesses and volunteers are putting together a “Family Fun Day” in Ludington Park on Saturday. From toddlers to teens, the focus is on children — creating a space and time for outdoor activities and fun social engagement. “There was a need, I felt, to ...

Streetscape gets finishing touches

Local News

ESCANABA — Small tractors carrying trees down Ludington Street yesterday were some of the last machinery to roll down the roadway before it opens to traffic on Wednesday. The newest installation is a batch of Sienna Glen maples planted in openings along Escanaba's main street. A ...

Missing man found ‘alive and alert’ on Isle Royale

Local News

ISLE ROYALE — Authorities say a 70-year-old hiker is "alive and alert " after being found Saturday on Isle Royale, nearly a week after family reported him missing. According to the Isle Royale National Park Facebook page, searchers were able to locate Craig Berg of downstate Royal Oak ...

Brownfield Authority appointment on agenda for Delta County Board

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Editor’s note: Meeting agendas are subject to change. The following items were listed on the agenda at the time of publication. The full agenda for today’s meeting can be found on the Delta County website. ESCANABA — The Delta County Board of Commissioners will convene tonight to discuss a potential appointment to the Delta County Brownfield Authority, among other agenda items. The board's regular meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. in the boardroom at the Delta County Service Center, 2920 College Ave. According to the board’s agenda, one new application has been received ...

Today in Sports Sept. 15

National Sports

1899 — Willie Smith wins the U.S. Open golf title, beating George low, Val Fitzjohn and W.H. Way. 1923 — Bill Tilden wins the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championship, beating William Johnston in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1, 6-4. 1962 — Frank Tripucka of the Denver Broncos passes for 447 yards and two touchdowns in a 23-20 win over the Buffalo Bills. 1971 — Stan Smith wins the U.S. Open title over Jan Khodes and Billie Jean King beats Rosemary Casals for the women’s title. It’s the first time in 16 years both titles were won by U.S. players. 1973 — Three-year-old ...