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DNR seeks to fill vacancies on UP Citizens’ Advisory Councils

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MARQUETTE -- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is soliciting applications for open volunteer positions on the Eastern and Western Upper Peninsula Citizens' Advisory Councils. The councils, which were formed in 2008, advise the DNR on regional programs and policies, identify areas in which the department can be more effective and responsive, and offer insight and guidance from members' own experiences and the public. Members are encouraged to share information from council meetings within their communities. A Sept. 30 deadline has been set to apply for membership to the ...

Today in Sports Sept. 21

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1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park, Victoria, British Columbia. 1955 — Rocky Marciano knocks out Archie Moore in the ninth round at Yankee Stadium in New York to retain the world heavyweight title. 1980 — Richard Todd of the New York Jets completes an NFL record 42 passes and throws for 447 yards and three touchdowns in a 37-27 loss to San Francisco. 1982 — NFL players begin a 57 day strike. 1985 — Michael Spinks wins a 15-round unanimous decision over Larry Holmes Las Vegas to win ...

Escanaba Township requests more info about DTE solar

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ESCANABA TOWNSHIP — The Escanaba Township board this week went back and forth with a representative from DTE on the question of whether and how the township would be willing to work with the energy company to bring a solar project to the community. Cooperation from the municipality is ...

County board, city council take action

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ESCANABA — The Delta County Board of Commissioners and the Escanaba City Council both held regular meetings this week. Here is a look at what took place: On Tuesday, the Delta County Board of Commissioners: — Appointed Wendy Holzenkamp, a real estate broker/real estate salesperson at the Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors Escanaba office, and Steve Viau, former Gladstone City Commissioner and Delta County Commissioner, to the Delta County Brownfield Authority. — Approved an initial work agreement for the FY 2027 Emergency Management Performance Grant, which Emergency ...