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Owner of loose horses to be arraigned today

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ESCANABA — A man who identified himself to the Daily Press as the owner of the loose horses that prompted multiple public safety concerns across Delta County is scheduled to be arraigned this morning in Delta County's 94th District Court. Arnold Proehl is expected to be arraigned on a charge of animal at large, according to court records. The arraignment follows the recovery and return of several loose horses that authorities said had repeatedly escaped in recent weeks. The horses were the subject of multiple calls to law enforcement after they were seen roaming roadways and property ...

Today in Sports July 15

National Sports

1912 — Jim Thorpe wins the decathlon at the Stockholm Olympics and, in the closing ceremony, Sweden’s King Gustav proclaims Thorpe the world’s greatest athlete. 1921 — NY Yankees slugger Babe Ruth ties MLB record of 138 career home runs (held by Roger Connor since 1895). 1922 — Gene Sarazen shoots a final-round 68 to beat out Bobby Jones and John Black for the U.S. Open golf championship. 1923 — Amateur Bobby Jones beats Bobby Cruikshank by two strokes in a playoff to win the U.S. Open golf title. 1927 — Bobby Jones wins the British Open shooting a championship record ...

Josh Allen is voted the NFL's top quarterback by AP writers

National Sports

Josh Allen doesn’t need to win a Super Bowl to be No. 1. The Buffalo Bills' franchise player was voted the NFL’s top quarterback by The Associated Press in a preseason survey. The 2024 AP NFL Most Valuable Player beat out Patrick Mahomes, who earned the top spot each of the three ...

Escanaba Pop-UP Market every Thursday

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ESCANABA — The Escanaba Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has organized a local Pop-UP Market to turn weekday shopping into a lively social event. The Pop-UP Market takes place every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Escanaba Marketplace, located at 1501 Ludington Street. The weekly events will run through the end of August. The Pop-UP Market has been set up to assist businesses downtown with difficulties resulting from the Ludington Street construction project. The market provides an opportunity for these businesses to sell their products in a location that is easier for ...

One case of cyclosporiasis confirmed in Delta County

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DELTA COUNTY — As Michigan continues to grapple with a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak, health officials have confirmed the first outbreak-related case in Delta County. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural ...