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Affordable family fun is goal at Larry’s Corn Maze

ROCK — After 25 years of business, a local farm and corn maze is preparing to enter the 2026 season under new ownership. Larry’s Corn Maze — with Larry being the name of the anthropomorphic, sunglass-wearing corn cob mascot — is the new title of what had previously been Hayes Corn ...

Bergman joins other lawmakers demand action from Canadian government over wildfires

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, joined fellow representatives John James, Lisa McClain and John Moolenaar in addressing Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to demand "immediate action" on wildfires in Ontario which are causing hazardous air quality across the state of Michigan. "Our constituents in Michigan are once again under air quality alerts," reads the letter. "Our hospitals are once again treating children, dialysis patients and older residents for the effects of smoke that did not originate anywhere near them. This is the third consecutive year we have ...

Air quality improving but still unhealthy

ESCANABA — After reaching hazardous extremes last week, the air quality in the area is improving but remains unhealthy. On Sunday, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued an Air Quality Alert for July 19 and July 20, “for elevated levels of fine ...

M-35 safety concerns persist

FORD RIVER TOWNSHIP — A recent collision proved that the dangers on the highway south of Escanaba are real. Residents in Ford River Township have been trying to ask for change and are taking what little steps they can. In May, representatives from the Michigan Department of ...

Fish, learn, eat, sail

ESCANABA -- Next weekend, a multi-part event offers people the opportunity to sail aboard a tall ship schooner, take part in fishing activities and enjoy a Friday fish fry. The sail is a ticketed event for which registration must be made in advance, but the other portside activities are free ...