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Seaplane base hits permitting issue with dock

HUBBELL — The state is working with the owner of the new Isle Royale Seaplanes site to reach a solution after a dock permit issued last year was found to have been for the wrong category. The business announced in March it would be relocating to Hubbell this year after its lease at its ...

Civil rights activist, singer coming to Bay

ESCANABA — Bettie Mae Fikes, a distinguished civil rights activist and celebrated singer, will be speaking and performing at the Besse Center Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. April 10. The event is free and open to the public. Fikes, often referred to as the “Voice of Selma,” played a pivotal ...

Changing of the guard: Moreau retiring this week as Niagara chief

NIAGARA, Wis. — The City of Niagara will have a new police chief in April with the retirement of Angela Moreau after 30 years of service to the city. She will officially retire Thursday, with Assistant Chief Michael Chapman set to take her place the next day. Chapman has about four years ...

Little Brothers celebrates Easter

HANCOCK — The Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly brought people together for an Easter dinner that over time has become a sort of family reunion. About 50 elders attended Saturday’s dinner in Hancock, said lead volunteer Emily Dekker-Fiala. About an equal number of volunteers ...

Delta County businesses can get disaster loans

ESCANABA — Businesses impacted by the warm winter and lack of snow in Delta County are eligible to apply for disaster loans through the Small Business Administration. Federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available due to ongoing federal drought declarations affecting 42 Michigan ...

Hancock planners move master plan on to council

HANCOCK — The Hancock Planning Commission recommended the draft of the city’s five-year master plan for approval with updates at its meeting Wednesday. Following a work session on Monday, the planning commission added another set of objectives under environmental hazards mitigation aimed ...