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Local man turns 102

Local News

ESCANABA — Local man Roger Kell celebrated his 102nd birthday on Friday with his 98-year old wife, Lois (nee Veeser); their youngest daughter, Mary Demerse; and staff and residents of LakeHouse Escanaba, a retirement community and assisted living home. The Kells are not permanent residents ...

Bay College invites community to next generation workforce speaker

Community

ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN – Bay College will welcome nationally acclaimed speaker, author and workforce development expert Mark C. Perna for a dynamic presentation focused on unlocking the potential of today’s younger generation. The event is free to the community through the partnership ...

Partnerships work to tackle housing shortage in Michigan

Regional News

LANSING – While a lack of affordable housing remains a top issue, there are “bright spots” in the state’s housing situation, according to Kelley Kuhn, the president of the Michigan Nonprofit Association. “If a community is looking to build housing or do economic development ...

Alpena forced to release partially-treated sewage into river

Regional News

ALPENA – On Tuesday, the City of Alpena was forced to begin depositing sewage into the Thunder Bay River due to the sewage plant inability to keep up with the influx of water and sewage intake. Because of this situation, the sewage was partially treated but not broken down to normal ...

How local partners help enhance parks and recreation areas

Regional News

LANSING – Many parks and recreational areas rely on partnerships to help maintain public spaces. “We have found partnerships essential as we work to conserve land for people and nature,” said Emily Clegg, the director of land and water management for the Nature Conservancy in Michigan, a ...

Property transactions for Thursday, April 16, 2026

Real Estate

Recent property transactions in Delta County — BARK RIVER TOWNSHIP Quit claim deed: grantor – Gary Dubord, Shirley L. Dubord, grantee- Bradley Jay Dubord, Bark River Township. BAY DE NOC TOWNSHIP Quit claim deed: grantor – Matteson Family Trust, Debra M. Vojak, grantee – Anne ...