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As Michigan flu vaccinations drop, health risks increase

Community

LANSING – Flu season is returning to Michigan as declining vaccination rates have become an important public health concern. Annual vaccinations help protect individuals from serious illness and reduce the risk of complications that can lead to hospitalization and death, medical experts say. However, fewer Michigan residents have been receiving flu vaccines in recent years, creating challenges for families, healthcare providers, schools and communities across the state. According to data compiled by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 42% of ...

Al and Sandy Bloniarz fund announced

Community

The Community Foundation for Delta County, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula, proudly announces a new fund established called the Al and Sandy Bloniarz Scholarship Unendowed fund. The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide an annual scholarship, in memory and recognition of John J. Bloniarz, to a Bark River-Harris High School graduate who intends to continue his/her education at either Bay College; Lake Superior State University; Michigan Tech, Michigan State or St. Norbert College. If you’re interested in finding out how you can start a fund and give ...

Escanaba ArtWalk connects local artists, businesses

Community

ESCANABA — Downtown Escanaba will transform into a collection of pop-up art galleries today as the second annual Escanaba ArtWalk brings local artists, businesses and community members together. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Ludington Street, with artists displaying their work ...

Early in-person voting begins statewide today

Local News

ESCANABA — Starting today, Michigan voters can cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 General Election in person at their early voting site. The statewide early voting period will run through Sunday, Nov. 1. Early in person voting in Delta County will be at the Wells Township Hall, 6436 N. 8th Street, Wells — between 8 a.m. aand 4 p.m. — for all Delta County registered voters. “Starting this weekend, all registered Michigan voters can cast a ballot in person at their early voting sites,” said Deputy Secretary of State Aghogho Edevbie “Early voting is a convenient option that ...

Two killed when car is struck during pursuit

Crime

MARINETTE COUNTY, Wis. – Two people were killed Thursday evening after being hit by a vehicle fleeing law enforcement in the Town of Peshtigo. At approximately 6:38 p.m., a deputy with the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office attempted to initiate a traffic stop of a vehicle with two individuals near the intersection of Pine Street and Maple Street. According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the vehicle failed to stop, prompting the deputy to initiate a pursuit. The pursuit ended three minutes later when the vehicle being ...

A Lions Club facelift

Community

RAPID RIVER — In the midst of a makeover is the Rapid River Lions Club's building at 10465 S. Main St. Today, Saturday, a fundraising cookout is underway between 2 and 5 p.m. Located next to the Post Office and across from the Swallow Inn, the venue is used during community events like ...