Barbara Bellinger

Escanaba, Michigan

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@wluctv6 Escanaba Bureau MMJ. Former intern @WILX-TV & @MIRS @MSUAlumni @MSUGradSchool @UOAlumni #GoGreenGoWhite

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DATA tells JN Taxi riders about transport options in Delta County

2 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Barbara Bellinger

ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - We have an update to Delta County travel as the Delta Area Transit Authority says there’s no quick fix for the loss of JN Taxi. On May 2nd, TV6 reported JN Taxi planned to close its doors this month. It was the only taxi service in Delta County. The company stopped operations this past weekend. Today, DATA answered questions from worried riders at its first community listening session. Concerns included work, weekend and hospital transportation.
Recovering addict shares his story with Delta County high schoolers

3 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Barbara Bellinger

ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - Today, a recovering addict told Delta County high schoolers his story. It was the first day of a three-day tour through Central U.P. schools focused on talking about drinking and drugs in a way kids would understand. Escanaba High School students say kids their age have ways to get drugs and drink alcohol. “You hear stories about it all the time,” Senior Maggie Martin said.
Social district coming to Gladstone by year’s end

3 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Barbara Bellinger

GLADSTONE, Mich. (WLUC) - Monday night, the Gladstone City Commission approved a downtown social district. The vote was 4-1 with Commissioner Robert Pontius as the lone ‘no’ vote. A packed house showed up to hear from Gladstone’s Downtown Development Authority. Director Patricia West explained pros and cons, where the district would be and what a social district is.
Roof treatment to help Wells Township shelter animals for years

4 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Barbara Bellinger

WELLS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - A Wells Township animal shelter will be able to keep its inhabitants covered for years to come thanks to an Escanaba company and a large in-kind donation. On a sunny spring day, workers sprayed the roof of the Delta Animal Shelter. They were getting it ready for a treatment, which will ensure those inside the shelter stay protected.
UP high school seniors 'drafted' into lifelong trade careers

6 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Barbara Bellinger

ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - U.P. high schoolers went to the draft in Escanaba on Friday, only this draft wasn’t for the NFL. Instead, the seniors inked deals for lifelong careers. “I knew I wanted to do something either electrician, plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC,” Rapid River senior Morgan Kelly said.
UP college feels impact of AmeriCorps cuts

6 days ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Barbara Bellinger

ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - A Delta County college says nationwide cuts to AmeriCorps will have a local impact. Last month, President Donald Trump’s administration ordered AmeriCorps to cut around 41% of the agency’s grant funding. Now, Bay College in Escanaba is feeling the impact. Through the Michigan College Access Network, AmeriCorps grants fund two student advisors at Bay. The advisors help students make decisions about coursework and majors and make sure they do well.
Bay College Escanaba to hold annual plant sale Friday

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Barbara Bellinger

ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - Bay College will hold its annual one-day plant sale Friday on the Escanaba campus. The college’s greenhouse will have more than 10,000 seedlings for sale. Vegetables include basil, broccoli, tomatoes and peppers. And the greenhouse also has a broad array of native, perennial wildflowers for sale that will draw pollinators and birds to your garden.
Gladstone school district voters say no to bond proposals for third time

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Barbara Bellinger

GLADSTONE, Mich. (WLUC) - Two bond proposals for Gladstone Area Public Schools did not pass during Tuesday’s election. It’s the third time the district has gone to voters to ask for the bonds and failed. But the district superintendent, even though the vote was no, says the need for the work hasn’t changed. Jay Kulbertis says now, the district will start by tackling the most urgent projects, building by building. He says Cameron Elementary is at the top of the list.
Escanaba Little League focuses on improvements, safety, fun

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Barbara Bellinger

ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - With the help of an army of volunteers, the Escanaba Little League kicked off its 2025 season this month. The league’s focus? Making sure kids have fun and stay safe. Those kids practiced their swings, battered up and took the field this week for the second week of the league’s season.
Buy tickets for chance to win Mackinac Bridge Tower Tour

1 week ago | uppermichiganssource.com | Barbara Bellinger

WELLS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) - If you’ve always wanted a birds-eye view of Mackinac Bridge, all you need to do is show your support for animals and be the lucky winner. Right now, the Delta Animal Shelter is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win one “Tower Tour.” The lucky winner will be taken up either the North or South tower of the Mackinac Bridge. Every year, the Bridge Authority awards 25 nonprofit organizations with a tower tour certificate.

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