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Trailer case tossed out of court

ESCANABA — A claim by Former Delta Conservation District CEO Rory Mattson arguing the Conservation District owes him $4,000 for his portion of a jointly-owned dump trailer has been thrown out of small claims court. “Under Michigan law, ‘...the state, a political subdivision of the ...

Bay honors artist who was inspired by Escanaba

ESCANABA — Bay College hoste a celebration of a renowned artist who drew inspiration from the City Of Escanaba. Robert William Addison is considered the greatest realist of the 20th century by art historians, and Bay proudly possesses the most extensive collection of his original work. ...

Trails closed in Baraga County due to wildfire

BARAGA — The northern half of the McCormick Wilderness, including the Yellow Dog Trailhead, has been closed due to the wildfire around Summit Lake in Baraga County. Updates on any closures or the wildfire in general can be seen via inciweb.wildfire.gov. The fire has expanded its reach ...

U.P. city to cease broadcast of meetings

SHPEMING — Effective immediately, the city of Ishpeming will no longer broadcast its meetings on YouTube or local access channel 189 on Spectrum cable. In addition, Zoom meeting ID codes will be reserved for staff, as stated in a Thursday post on the city’s Facebook page. “The decision ...

Officers take fire safety message to schools

ESCANABA -  The Escanaba Public Safety Department spent the month of October informing the community and school children about fire safety during Fire Awareness and Prevention Month. The department visited multiple schools throughout the month, capping it off with a visit to ...

Early drawdown  for Victoria Reservoir

MARQUETTE — Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is announcing the Victoria Reservoir will be undergoing an early drawdown to support an ongoing maintenance and powerhouse facility improvement project. The drawdown will begin on Monday, October 28 and will lower the reservoir level over ...