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O'Connor, Gladstone in court

ESCANABA — Last week, plaintiff Michael O’Connor appeared in Delta County 47th Circuit Court in regard to five lawsuits currently pending against the City of Gladstone. After some short discussion, Judge Brian D. Rahilly said that he would review the materials before issuing a written ...

Daggett women sentenced to decades in prison

DAGGETT — A Daggett woman has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in July to first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a person under the age of 13. Rocquel Anne Irving, 39, was sentenced in the Menominee County 41st Circuit Court on Friday to a ...

Today in Sports Sept. 9

1909 — Jack Johnson retains his heavyweight boxing title when he fights Al Kaufman to a no decision in 10 rounds at Coffroth’s Arena, San Francisco, California. 1940 — Donald McNeil beats Bobby Riggs after losing the first two sets to capture the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association title. Alice Marble wins her third straight title with a two-set triumph over Helen Jacobs. 1956 — Australia’s Ken Rosewall wins the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association title with a four-set victory over Lewis Hoad. Shirley Fry beats Althea Gibson 6-3, 6-4 for the women’s title. 1960 — The Denver Broncos ...

Drought considered severe in southern UP

IRON MOUNTAIN -- Two months of below-normal rainfall has led to severe drought in parts of Dickinson, Iron and Menominee counties, along with bordering Wisconsin communities. Locally, September has produced about a quarter-inch of rain since the U.S. Drought Monitor's latest update, but more ...

College fair to be held for prospective students and the public

ESCANABA — Next Monday, the Escanaba campus of Bay College is hosting a college fair, inviting students, families, community members, high school counselors and officials to attend. "Stay Local, Go Far!" is the slogan organizers hope to convey. Bay College is hosting the event in ...