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Judge denies bond modification in animal cruelty case

ESCANABA — One of three animal cruelty cases involving Cornell residents was heard in court Monday morning after the defendant requested a bond modification. Nichole Jarvey appeared in the Delta County 47th Circuit Court for the first time Monday after her case was bound over from the ...

Opioid grants issued, limit raised in Delta

DELTA COUNTY — The most recent batch of opioid settlement funds — from companies considered responsible for fueling a drug epidemic — was approved for disbursement in Delta County to help remediate addiction. Upon recommendation by the Delta County Opioid Task Force, grant awardees approved by the Delta County Board of Commissioners last month were: the Delta County Regional Child Advocacy Center, Catholic Social Services, 94th District Court Drug Court, Great Lakes Recovery Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Face Addiction Now, Delta County Communities That Care and the ...

Delta County to consider regional defense contract

Editor’s note: Meeting agendas are subject to change. The following items were listed on the agenda at the time of publication. The full agenda for today’s meeting can be found on the Delta County website. ESCANABA — A contract aimed at drawing more indigent defense attorneys to the area is among several items on the Delta County Board of Commissioners’ agenda for its regular meeting tonight. The board's regular meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. in the boardroom at the Delta County Service Center, 2920 College Ave. Delta County has chosen to regionalize Michigan Indigent ...

Casting votes

DELTA COUNTY — All citizens who have not voted early or by absentee ballot may do so tomorrow. Tuesday is Election Day; the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is a midterm general election. Races on the ballot are those for Michigan governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, ...