October 11, 2021

United Way conducts survey, Safe Harbor talks about domestic violence

Julie Mallard of United Way of Delta County starts by recapping UPtoberfest that was held Saturday in Ludington Park, promotes a community survey they are taking to provide a new direction for United Way and brings us up-to-date on the fall campaign. As a United Way agency, Erin Viau of Tri-County Safe Harbors explains why […]
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October 9, 2021

Steps taken to expand commercial district in Escanaba‘s downtown

Escanaba City Manager Patrick Jordan and Escanaba Mayor Marc Tall talk about an ordinance change that would expand the commercial district of Escanaba's downtown, the council's support of an effort to expand tourism infrastructure in the city and other items from Thursday's city council meeting.
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October 8, 2021

Judge Shipman talks about court, flying and sailing on 90th birthday

Dean Shipman retired as Delta County Circuit Court judge in 1994 after 25 years on the bench. He talks about why he retired and his time with the court. He also compares his love of flying as a naval jet pilot ad sailing on the Great Lakes.  He is celebrating his 90th birthday tonight with […]
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October 7, 2021

Sheriff Oswald talks about COVID-19 in jail, school bus safety

Delta County Sheriff Ed Oswald says they have been able to keep COVID-19 from spreading through the general jail population. He also talks about how they will handle 17-year-olds now considered juveniles, school bus safety and being called to jury duty.
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October 6, 2021

Escanaba Public Library hosts Marketplace event

The Escanaba Public Library and the Delta County Great Start Parent Coalition are hosting the weekly “Meet Me at the Marketplace” events during October. Jane Lynch talks about the activities for kids, crafts, take & make kits and free books as well as the live music during Farmer's Market.
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October 6, 2021

DeSalvo talks Superior Trade Zone, COVID-19 response, 911 Authority

Delta County Administrator Emily DeSalvo talks about the restart of Superior Trade Zone meetings, various issues with COVID-19 response in the county and Delta County’s 911 Authority operating independently of the city of Escanaba.
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October 6, 2021

Delta County board considers anti-mask mandate, vaccine proof resolution

Delta County Commissioners discussed a proposed resolution that rejects mask mandates or proof of vaccination against COVID-19. OSF Healthcare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group President and CEO Dave Lord and Health Officer Mike Snyder with Public Health Delta and Menominee Counties talk about the COVID-19 problem in the community with Delta County Chair Pat Johnson.
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October 5, 2021

Daughter of area trapper carries on U.P. tradition

Alexis Dahlgren talks about growing up in a trapping family and her continuing love of trapping. Alexis and her father, Roy Dahlgren, are getting ready for new trapping seasons that begin this month.
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October 5, 2021

OSF conducts community survey, holds flu shot clinic

Community Service Coordinator Joanna Wilbee-Amis at OSF Healthcare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group talks about the community health needs assessment survey and how it will helps to set the goals and priorities for the year in community based health programs. A flu shot clinic is being held Saturday at the hospital for those 19 […]
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October 5, 2021

Delta Animal Shelter benefits from Caturday adoption event

Sue Gartland and Tonya Gartland with the Delta Animal Shelter talk about the recently held Caturday that allowed people to adopt cats for free. The shelter also has pigeons for adoption and are getting ready for a Howl-ween Paw-ty.
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