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Island Casino threat under investigation

In the late afternoon on Sunday, June 28, law inforcement responeded to a reported threat at Island Casino in Harris. ​The incident triggered an immediate lockdown, with security halting all traffic in and out of the facility. Law enforcement agencies from Delta and Menominee counties appeared on the scene, securing the area and searching vehicles. ​Authorities issued an all-clear at about 8:30 p.m. Investigation into the origin of the threat is ongoing. In an officail statemtent the casino stated, "the safety of our guests and employees remains our top priority. Law enforcement ...

Summer creativity

ESCANABA -- Sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority and hosted by the Bonifas Arts Center, a free creative activity is available for youngsters Tuesday afternoons at the Escanaba Marketplace. The first session of 2026 -- the third year for Art at the Marketplace -- was held this ...

The wrong kind of fire truck

ESCANABA — On Friday afternoon, a burning semi-trailer crossed into the City of Escanaba, where officers directed the driver to pull into a parking lot off of Lincoln Road. The vehicle -- a semi truck with a Spodeck Contracting cab pulling an Alter Recycling trailer -- was seen smoking ...

Sage Miller Marketing & Communications relocates to Escanaba

ESCANABA — Sage Miller Marketing & Communications, a national marketing and communications agency, has officially relocated its headquarters from Portland, Oregon, to Escanaba. The move marks a homecoming for Director of Operations James Miller, an Escanaba native who is returning to his ...

School leaders urge budget deal as July 1 deadline nears

LANSING — The Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) and Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators (MASA) issued a statement Thursday regarding the looming July 1 deadline for Michigan lawmakers to reach a finalized budget for Fiscal Year 2027. House Speaker Matt Hall said Tuesday that a framework agreement on the budget has been signed, but both the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) and the Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA) say they remain in the dark. “It was announced early this week that the Legislature and the Governor have ...