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Two children, 17 animals removed from home in Ishpeming Township

ISHPEMING TOWNSHIP — Two children and more than a dozen animals were removed from an Ishpeming Township home Tuesday night after a domestic violence investigation led authorities to discover what they described as unsafe and unsanitary living conditions. On Thursday, 39-year-old Andrew ...

MDHHS awards substance use prevention funds to Sault Tribe

ESCANABA — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has awarded nearly $3.75 million to 12 organizations across the state, including the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, to support community-based programs aimed at preventing substance use among school-age ...

Ridglan beagles get fresh start at Delta Animal Shelter

ESCANABA — Four beagles rescued from a Wisconsin breeding and testing facility are getting a second chance through a partnership between the Delta Animal Shelter, Northwoods Animal Shelter, Big Dog Ranch Rescue and Dogs of the Michigan Department of Corrections. The Delta Animal Shelter ...

Sand sculptors bring Bigfoot back to Gladstone Beach

GLADSTONE — One year after a lounging Bigfoot became one of the most photographed attractions on Gladstone Beach, the artists who brought the sandy cryptid to life are back. Visit Escanaba, the convention and visitors bureau for Delta County, has once again hired the artists of Art Club ...

Forum tonight in Gladstone

GLADSTONE -- At least four candidates will participate in the political forum held this evening at the American Legion hall in Gladstone. Organized by the Delta County Republicans and Menominee County Republicans, the event will pose questions to individuals seeking to represent Michigan's ...