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County hopes to fight opioids with grants

ESCANABA — Organizations that aim to fight the ongoing opioid epidemic in Delta County may soon have a new way to seek support — mini grants. The mini grants, which will be further discussed at the next regular meeting of the Delta County Board of Commissioners, would be provided by the ...

Delta County Airport seeks more flight destinations

ESCANABA — While the U.S. Department of Transportation will have the final say, Delta County has decided to change air carriers providing essential air service at the Delta County Airport, a move the airport believes will create more consistent flight schedules to more ...

Residents join effort to help chimney swifts

ESCANABA — A unique little bird has recently been classified as an “orange alert tipping point species,” meaning its populations have been in rapid decline. They are known to Escanaba and other places in Michigan, but scientists need help tracking them. The bird in question is the ...

Puppeteer brings laughter, learning to Esky library

ESCANABA - Families packed the Escanaba City Council Chambers, but instead of meeting, guests had a day of fun and laughter with a famous puppeteer. The Escanaba Library, as a part of its Summer Reading Program, invited renowned puppeteer Kevin Kammeraad to perform for local families. ...

Menominee County kicks off area fairs Thursday

STEPHENSON — The 2025 Menominee County Fair will take place Thursday through Sunday at Shakey Lakes County Park, with fair officials promising four full days of entertainment, agriculture, competitions and community celebration. Preparations have gone smoothly, said Debbie Smith, who took ...

Police, citizens honored for ice rescues

ESCANABA - Deputies with the Delta County Sheriff's Office and members of the Delta County Search and Rescue were recently honored with life-saving awards for their efforts last winter during two separate ice rescues. Delta County Marine Deputy Jon Smith, who was present for both rescues, ...