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Gun fired, none hurt

ESCANABA -- A firearm that was discharged inside a residence in the City of Escanaba on Thursday resulted in no injuries, authorities reported. One individual was taken into custody. At approximately 3:44 p.m. on April 16, law enforcement units were dispatched to an address on North 14th ...

Attorney General Nessel seeks to slash Consumers Energy’s rate hike by 61%

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed testimony yesterday in Consumers Energy’s latest natural gas rate hike case, urging the Michigan Public Service Commission to slash the utility’s $240 million rate hike request by more than $146 million. The 61% reduction would save ...

A man walks on a beach with a metal detector and shovel.

Metal detecting rules updated in Gladstone

GLADSTONE — It may not be a huge group, but metal detecting enthusiasts in the Gladstone area have more freedoms after the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and City Commission approved changes to the city’s metal detecting policy. Parks are now fair game, provided certain rules are ...

Delta Force PI to take over Fourth of July fireworks

GLADSTONE — Fireworks on the Fourth of July in 2027 will be a little different in Gladstone, as a local has offered to take over operating the display. The city commission authorized Jim McNeil, owner of Delta Force Security and Private Investigation, to work with the Gladstone Parks and ...

Gladstone seniors gain real-world experience through mock interviews

GLADSTONE — Seniors at the Gladstone High School (GHS) dressed for success on Tuesday, taking another step toward graduation as they completed mock interviews. The program aims to provide a realistic interview experience before seniors graduate in May — whether they are college-bound, ...