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Local support fuels recovery of emaciated dog at Delta Animal Shelter

Content warning: This article includes a photo and discussion of an emaciated animal. ESCANABA — Staff at the Delta Animal Shelter are currently caring for a dog whose body condition, according to Shelter Operations Coordinator Vonnie Bruce, is “the worst that we’ve ever seen.” ...

DNR provides updates in investigation of dead eagles in Delta County

DELTA COUNTY — Nearly a month after the first eagle was discovered dead in a string of eagle fatalities in the Garden Peninsula, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) reports new details about its ongoing investigation. Five bald eagles were found dead in a single area ...

Gladstone Area Schools awarded Universal FAFSA Challenge funds

GLADSTONE — Gladstone Area Schools has been awarded funding from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) to boost Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion and better prepare students for life after graduation. The award is part of ...

Secretary of State office in Escanaba to close for one week

ESCANABA – The Secretary of State office at 305 Ludington St. in Escanaba will be closed for one week for HVAC upgrades to the State Office Building, but most residents can go online to Michigan.gov/SOS instead for their transactions.   The office will be closed on Monday, May 4 and ...

UP opioid taskforce county gathering

ESCANABA — The Delta County Opioid Taskforce will be holding the inaugural Upper Peninsula Opioid Taskforce Gathering on Friday. The event — considered a working session — will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District (DSISD) large conference ...