GLADSTONE — After 15 months without a teachers contract, the Gladstone School Board voted 5-1 Monday night to ratify a contract with the Gladstone Education Association (GEA). » Full Story

ESCANABA — In an effort to be healthy and raise awareness about animal welfare, a cross-country bicycle trip brought an inspiring young man and his dog to Escanaba this week. » Full Story

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Area School Board tabled a decision Monday on whether to reinstate Cassaundra “Cassie” Copeland, 17, to the school district until its December meeting. » Full Story

ESCANABA — Ever wonder who picks up that pop bottle you left in the grandstand at the U.P. State Fair? Well, for the last several years, it has been Gladstone High School cross country athletes. » Full Story

ESCANABA — A special Odyssey High School Program was discussed by Escanaba Area High School Principal Doug Leisenring at Monday night’s school board meeting. » Full Story

ESCANABA — Schoolcraft County is taking a proactive stance towards the possibility of alternative energy production. » Full Story

ESCANABA — A 29-year-old Escanaba man was ordered to spend five to 15 years behind bars during his sentencing in Delta County Circuit Court Friday.

Brian James Moyle, 1417 N. 22nd St. » Full Story

GERMFASK — Germfask Township has been able to make several improvements to its water system with the assistance of a $1.57 million U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development grant/loan. » Full Story

ESCANABA — Residents from around the Delta County area rallied together in their fight against cancer by participating in the Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society’s signature event. » Full Story

Gladstone plans to test warning siren

GLADSTONE — The city of Gladstone will be testing its emergency warning siren at noon Wednesday, according to a news release from Gladstone Public Saf » Full Story