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Gladstone students practice agriculture in pilot program

Local News

GLADSTONE -- Agricultural science, taught by Mrs. Michelle ("Shelley") Shurlow, is underway at Gladstone High School for the very first year. Currently an elective, the class gives a group of students education on various elements of agriculture through hands-on experience, guest speakers, ...

Locals donate to Foster Closet

Community

ESCANABA - St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church of Escanaba recently organized a collection drive for Foster Closet. Between Nov. 30 and Dec. 21, they asked community members to drop off to their church at 500 Ogden Ave. items from a list of needs for U.P. Foster Closet of Delta County. Foster ...

Schools closed amidst extreme cold warning

Local News

DELTA COUNTY -- Schools will be closed on Friday, Jan. 22, due to subzero temperatures and extremely cold wind chills. The districts of Big Bay de Noc School, Carney-Nadeau Public School, Mid Peninsula School District, Bark River-Harris Schools, Rapid River Public Schools, Escanaba Area Public ...

Garage burns

Local News

WELLS TOWNSHIP -- Local agencies responded Wednesday morning to a structure fire that fully-engulfed and ultimately destroyed a garage in Wells Township. No injuries were reported. At approximately 6:57 a.m. on Jan 21, firefighters were dispatched to 3142 18th Ln. for a report of a fire at a ...

Property transactions for Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026

Real Estate

BALDWIN TOWNSHIP Enhanced life estate deed: grantor – Rochelle Ranta, Mark Ranta, grantee – Rochelle Ranta, life estate, Mark Ranta, life estate, Mark J. Ranta and Rochelle A. Ranta Revocable Living Trust, transfer on death, Baldwin Township. BARK RIVER TOWNSHIP Warranty deed: grantor ...

How to boost home value before selling

Real Estate

People considering buying or selling a home are facing a unique market. The real estate market has been in flux for several years, and high interest rates have made it more expensive to borrow. The Mortgage Bankers Association is projecting that 30-year mortgage rates will level out to 6.5 ...