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Record recruiting allows Coast Guard to fully staff six stations

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WASHINGTON – Record recruiting results are allowing the Coast Guard to fully staff six stations and restore full operations in 2027. The stations operated at reduced capacity because of workforce shortages. Additional stations will return to full operations in the future. The Coast Guard prioritized six stations to return to full operations in 2027 based on operational risk and mission demand: - Station Castle Hill, Rhode Island - Station Milford Haven, Virginia - Station Saginaw River, Michigan - Station Vallejo, California - Station Golden Gate, California - Station Rio ...

Tuning into true Delta County crime

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ESCANABA — If anyone's ever wondered how the tongue-in-cheek term "Gladstone divorce" was spawned in the area to refer to spousal murder, a new true crime podcast launching tomorrow may provide answers. "What the Town Forgot" is the name of the audio broadcast produced by Joyce Engdahl, a ...

When it's advantageous to rent rather than buy

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Real estate prices skyrocketed in recent years and property values have remained high in many markets ever since. Conventional wisdom has long attested to the value of investing in real estate, but a significant percentage of hopeful homeowners may be struggling to find an affordable property ...

Today in Sports Oct. 1

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1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer, Deacon Phillippe is the winning pitcher and Cy Young the loser. 1932 — Babe Ruth made his legendary “call” as he points to center field before hitting a home run into the Wrigley Field bleachers in the 5th inning of Game 3 of the World Series. Yankees go on to win, 7-5. 1945 — World heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis is discharged from US army after being awarded the Legion of Merit. 1961 — Roger Maris hits his 61st home run of the ...

Property transactions for Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026

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Recent property transactions in Delta County — BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: Grantor — Donna Rafuse, grantee — Donna Rafuse, Life Estate, Samuel G. LaCosse, transfer on death, Enhanced Life Estate, Baldwin Township. BARK RIVER TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: Grantor — Seymk Properties, grantee — William G. Wheatley, Bark River Township. CITY OF ESCANABA Quit claim deed: Grantor — Delta County Treasurer, grantee — Esky Home Buyers, Lot 1, Block 78, Proprietor’s First Addition, City of Escanaba. Quit claim deed: Grantor — Delta County Treasurer, grantee — Carol Mae ...