tldrdaily.news logo
Tag

Escanaba

All articles tagged with #escanaba

crime2 years ago

Escanaba Man Arrested for Murder of Missing Woman

Tavaris Lee Jackson Jr., a 32-year-old man from Escanaba, Michigan, has been charged with the murder of Harley Corwin, whose body was found in the woods in Ford River Township. Jackson, who has a history of violence and is a registered sex offender, was arraigned in court and faces a possible life sentence. No motive or cause of death has been disclosed. Corwin's family released a statement expressing their gratitude for the support and stating that they will not be making further comments. Jackson's bond remains at $750,000, and he will return to court for further proceedings later this month.

via WLUC|
#crime#escanaba#harley-corwin
health2 years ago

Billerud paper mill faces deadly Blastomycosis outbreak.

Billerud has idled its Escanaba paper mill and started deep cleaning after 21 confirmed and 76 probable cases of blastomycosis were reported in employees, contractors, and visitors. The mill has more than 800 employees, and a minimum number of people are coming in to keep the mill in working condition. The source of the blastomycosis is still under investigation, and those infected are being worked on for workman's comp. Billerud is working with authorities to find a solution and is still on track for its billion-dollar investment into the Escanaba mill.

via WLUC|
#billerud#blastomycosis#cleaning
business2 years ago

Fatal Fungal Outbreak at Michigan Paper Mill Leaves 1 Dead and 96 Sickened

A contract worker at a paper mill in Escanaba, Michigan has died from a fungal infection related to blastomycosis, which has forced the mill to temporarily close for deep cleaning. At least 21 cases of the infection have been confirmed among workers since March, with dozens more probable cases. The mill will undergo deep cleaning and other steps, including vent inspections, filter replacements, and tests on raw materials. The health department has said that the fungal infection does not pass from person to person.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|
#billerud-north-america#blastomycosis#business
crime2 years ago

Man arrested for hammer rampage at Escanaba Walmart.

A man was taken into custody by the Escanaba Department of Public Safety after damaging property with hammers at Walmart's Escanaba location. An eyewitness video shows the man smashing jewelry cases while Walmart staff directed customers toward exits. There were no reports of any injuries, and the store will be closed for the rest of Friday due to the incident.

via WLUC|
#arrest#crime#escanaba
health2 years ago

Michigan paper mill to close for 3 weeks due to fungal outbreak.

The owners of an Escanaba paper mill have decided to temporarily shut down the mill for three weeks due to a rare fungal outbreak caused by blastomycosis. The shutdown is a precaution to prevent any additional exposures. The local health department has confirmed 21 cases and 76 probable infections. Blastomycosis is a type of fungus that grows in moist soil and decomposing matter, and people are infected by directly breathing in the fungal spores. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a known risk area for blastomycosis infection, but there has never been an industrial outbreak like this documented in the U.S.

via WOODTV.com|
#blastomycosis#escanaba#fungal-outbreak
health2 years ago

Michigan paper mill shuts down for 3 weeks following fungal outbreak

An Escanaba, Michigan, paper mill tied to a fungal outbreak will close for three weeks, the mill announced Thursday. County health officials in Michigan's Upper Peninsula are investigating a fungal outbreak tied to the Escanaba Billerud Paper Mill that appears to have sickened dozens of people. The number of confirmed cases has risen to 21, and there are 76 probable cases of blastomycosis among the Escanaba mill workers. The company will temporarily idle the Escanaba Mill for up to three weeks to facilitate additional proper cleaning based on recommendations from NIOSH and other organizations.

via Detroit News|
#blastomycosis#escanaba#fungal-outbreak