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Indians drop road game to Bay Port
BAY PORT — Bay Port legion baseball team had its way with the Gladstone Indians Wednesday night as the out hit the Indians 12-3 and won the game 8-3. Jake Olson earned the win for Bay Port as he allowed three runs on three hits with seven strikeouts and four walks over five innings. Trevor Thorbahn took the loss for Gladstone allowing three runs on one hit with no strikeouts and one walk in one inning of work.
Rivard joins ranks of Escanaba City Band
ESCANABA — Meet Luke Rivard, the flute player who’s in his first year with the Escanaba City Band. Rivard is a fan of Francis Poulenc and Igor Stravinsky, bringing a touch of their influence to his playing. By day, Rivard works as a teller at First Bank, but...
Stockyard Fire marked Week of Remembrance locally
RAPID RIVER — June 30 to July 6 was Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance, a time which is dedicated to all those who have fallen in the line of duty and serves as an opportunity for crews to renew the commitment to the health, wellness, and safety. Locally, the Upper Peninsula Fire Management Unit reflects on the 1988 Stockyard Fire each year, both as a part of this Week of Remembrance and to consider lessons learned from the fire.
Cubs conquer Vikings in extra innings
NORWAY –A lot changed since the first showdown between the Escanaba Cubs and Norway Vikings. The Cubs surrendered a 7-1 lead after five innings to fall to the Vikings 8-7 at Al Ness Field on June 19. Wednesday’s showdown between the Cubs and Vikings was held in Norway. It...
Column: A trashy column about Esky’s garbage
ESCANABA — This is a trashy column!. There is an interesting history in the garbage of Escanaba. I like writing about nice nature things. Flowers, deer, dogs and sunrises are nice but garbage cans are necessary. If it wasn’t for good sanitation, recycling and landfills, the U.P. would not...
Delta Animal Shelter’s July Pets of the Month
ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN) – The Delta Animal Shelter has three animals looking for their forever homes for July’s Pets of the Month. First up is Rocco, a three-year-old large mixed breed male dog. This friendly boy is very affectionate and loves to meet new people. Rocco is social, loves to play, and has an adventurous […]
Mine equipment transport in central U.P. set for July 16
ISHPEMING, Mich. – Drivers traveling between Gladstone and the Tilden Mine area on the night of July 16 can expect delays. A large mine dump truck component will be transported to the Tilden Mine, temporarily blocking traffic. Under a permit from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), contractors will...
Project Be the Shield raising funds to put guardian dogs in schools
ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – Gladstone nonprofit Project Be the Shield is raising money to put some special dogs in schools to keep students safe. “Most schools have different layers of security,” said Marla May, Project Be the Shield board president. “They might have locks on doors, some schools have metal detectors, but we know that kids are drawn to dogs.”
Delta Conservation District to help MSU Forestry Innovation Center
DELTA COUNTY, Mich. (WLUC) - The Michigan State University (MSU) Forestry Innovation Center (FIC) requested help on Wednesday night’s Delta Conservation District board meeting. A representative from the FIC asked the district and the board to partner on an outreach event planned for September. The field day topic is...
Dickinson County Dive Rescue team participates in upcoming 5th Annual ‘ATM’ ride fundraiser to honor drowning victim
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WZMQ) – The all-volunteer Dickinson County Dive Rescue team invites the community to join the 5th annual ATM Ride on July 20th, an ATV event, called the ATM Run, in memory of Alex Troy McDermott (initials ATM). The ATM run is in memory of a local who drowned 5 years ago. The fundraiser aims to support the dive team’s efforts in preventing future tragedies like the one that happened in Hardwood.
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