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Solar-powered truck charging gains ground on South Africa’s freight corridors
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (497+ words) In Africa, Cape Town-based Zero Carbon Charge, or Charge, is pioneering this technology. It follows global models such as WattEV in California and Milence, a joint venture between Germany's Daimler Truck and Volvo, which have built solar-powered truck charging hubs…...
Coffee: The real cure for a Yooper winter
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (495+ words) Toby the beagle enjoys a cup of Bluetick Brew coffee. ESCANABA- It's ten degrees below zero. The north wind fills the air with a razor-sharp chill. We shovel the drifted snow and scrape the thick frost from the windshield. A…...
Russian cargo jet grounded in UP 16 years may soon fly again
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1436+ words) (This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. Visit the newsroom online: bridgemi.com.) One of the Upper Peninsula's most enduring sagas " the grounding of a Russian cargo jet marooned near Marquette for 16 years…...
Tracking down animals
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (238+ words) It is a small thing, but sometimes the simplest ideas make the biggest difference. I hope others find it useful and maybe even put it into practice. " Bonnie H., in Warren, Ohio Bonnie, this is an excellent idea and an inexpensive…...
Walmart of Escanaba honored with Great Lakes Award
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (283+ words) At the Delta County Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner on Oct. 9, the Great Lakes Business of the Year Award was presented to Walmart of Escanaba by Upper Peninsula Michigan Works. Like the waters of Lake Michigan that shape our shores,…...
Escanaba beach closing for season
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (80+ words) ESCANABA " Due to staffing levels, the Escanaba Municipal Beach will be closed for the season effective Sunday, August 17. A port-a-john will be on site near the beach house, along with the outdoor shower still available. Escanaba beach closing for season…...
Summer brings more crimes of opportunity
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (720+ words) Noah Johnson Daily Press It's best practice to always remove any valuables from your vehicle when not in use. Car break ins are crimes of opportunity as thieves look for cars that are left unlocked. ESCANABA " As the temperature continues…...
Try this precaution for lost phones
10+ mon, 3+ day ago (555+ words) Dear Heloise: People often write about lost cellphones and how they recover them. I have a message on my home screen that says: "If you find this phone, please call [my husband's phone number]." He has the same message on…...