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Health survey planned for Menominee and Marinette counties

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MENOMINEE — You know your community better than anyone. Local health partners, including Aurora Health Care, Bellin Emplify Health, Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties, Marinette County Public Health, M&M Area Community Foundation, North Lakes Community Clinic, and Provident ...

Esky native working on Alaskan fishing boat found dead

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UNALASKA, Alaska — An Escanaba who was working on a fishing vessel in Alaska has been found dead. 28-year-old Jacob Riley Veeser, an Escanaba native, began working on vessels in the Bering Sea about nine years ago. Most recently, he was serving as a crew member aboard F/V Lady Alaska, which ...

Suicide prevention program in Gladstone

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GLADSTONE — The Gladstone School District will welcoming Jeff Olsen, who will speak to high school students about his son’s documentary, “Do it for Daniel.” Jeff’s suicide prevention presentation will take place Monday, April 14 from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. for all high school ...

UP jobless rate rises to 8.4%

Local News

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Upper Peninsula jobless rate rose to 8.4% in February, up from 7.9% in January and 6.8% a year ago, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. The February rate — not seasonally adjusted — was the region’s highest for ...

Garbage truck breakdowns big problem for Public Works

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ESCANABA — Escanaba’s Public Works Department is gearing up for a year filled with construction projects and day-to-day activities that Escanaba Public Works Director Kent DuBord said have been complicated by equipment breakdowns. The City of Escanaba is currently preparing its budget for ...

Slippery roads take their toll

Local News

Brian Rowell Daily Press This Fed Ex truck was no match for slippery roads in the area Monday morning. The truck was apparently traveling on the highway when it left the roadway on a slippery curve and flipped onto its side. The crash occurred about 9:30 a.m. on South Lincoln Road just north ...