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Good ice fishing season brings tourism boost

Local News

ESCANABA — Covered in excellent ice for much of the season, Little Bay de Noc was visited by more anglers this winter than last — many of whom were successful catching perch, walleye and pike — but it was by no means record-breaking or even as heavily fished as a couple seasons ago. ...

Forums planned on Gladstone school bonds

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GLADSTONE — Community forums about the bond proposals that will be on the ballot in May for voters within the Gladstone Area Schools district are scheduled for: - Tuesday, March 25, at 9 a.m. at Superbloom Coffee House - Saturday, April 12, at 10 a.m. at Gladstone Middle School - ...

Three Escanaba City Council seats on ballot this year

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ESCANABA — The Escanaba City General Election is scheduled for November 4. City Council Nominating petitions are due in the City Clerk’s Office by 4 p.m. on July 22, 15 weeks prior to the city council election. The following council member positions are expiring: - Council Member Mark ...

Gladstone Bravebots head to state championship

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SAULT STE. MARIE — The BraveBots, the FIRST Robotics team from Gladstone Area High School, secured first place in their second district event of the season, which was held at Lake Superior State University. Out of 528 teams in Michigan, the Gladstone team is now ranked second in the state. ...

Missing beloved sock monkey reunited with owner

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ESCANABA — After a three-week-long whirlwind journey away from home, Onk the sock monkey — a beloved plush that had been lost in Escanaba during a Special Olympics basketball tournament on March 1 — has been reunited with his owner. Evan Gustafson of Manistique left Onk in the locker ...

Forest Legacy Program offers options for landowners

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How do you protect your forest for future generations? Michigan s Forest Legacy Program offers some options. It provides the state with funding to purchase or secure conservation easements on environmentally important forest lands to ensure that our next generations can enjoy them as well. ...