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Safety always first in firearm deer season

The annual rite known as the firearm deer season kicks off at dawn Saturday and continues for the final two weeks of November. Hundreds of thousands of hunters of all ages will take to the woods in the coming days in search of a trophy buck. Regrettably, if history is any kind of indicator, there is at least a chance that a number of hunters will become injured while in the field. From time to time, some have even died while hunting. What follows here is is a listing of “do’s” and “don’ts” for hunters in Michigan forestlands. Most of the items are of the commonsense ...

Be ready as winter conditions set in

The region got its first taste of winter weather in the past couple days, though not quite the levels seen in downstate Wisconsin or even other parts of the Upper Peninsula. Still, it's a reminder that winter conditions, even storms, are back to being possible at this time of year. With that in mind, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared this to be Winter Hazards Awareness Week. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division urges Michiganders in a news release to take steps now to prepare for winter emergencies to stay safe in the months ahead. “The ...

Delta County Veteran Services office thanks area veterans

On Veterans Day on Tuesday, the Delta County Veteran Services office in Escanaba will proudly join our community in honoring the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. On Nov. 11, we pause to reflect on the courage and commitment of those who answered the call to serve, selflessly putting the defense of freedoms and values we all cherish at the heart of who they are, with the willingness to sacrifice everything for our country. Our office, 2840 College Ave. Suite 2 in Escanaba, remains dedicated to assisting every veteran with accessing the benefits, care ...