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Supplying the National Forests

WATERSMEET — The last remaining United States Forest Service (USFS) nursery in the Eastern Region is located in Ottawa National Forest in the western Upper Peninsula. Tree seedlings grown there are shipped to destinations throughout nearly the northeastern quarter of the country. J.W. ...

Shuttling to pancakes (and other original recipes)

ESCANABA -- The beloved restaurant at 819 Ludington St. has been selling Swedish pancakes and meatballs for 47 years, and they're not going to let the lack of a road stop them. Amidst the major construction work in downtown Escanaba, there's no longer parking in front of businesses between the ...

Delta County Board opposes FAA proposal to decommission VOR approach

ESCANABA — The Delta County Board has formally opposed the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposal to decommission the VOR RWY 01 instrument approach procedure at Delta County Airport, citing safety concerns and the continued importance of ground-based navigation systems. VOR, ...

New artwork debuts at Pioneer Trail Park’s Ziibing Pavilion

ESCANABA — A vibrant new addition to Pioneer Trail Park is telling the story of the land, river, wildlife and people who have long called the area home. The Ziibing Pavilion at the park, located along the Escanaba River at 6822 U.S. 2, now features a custom-designed sign created by ...