ESCANABA — Following the third inmate death in less than one month at Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility (WHV) in Ypsilanti, federal and state lawmakers are calling on Governor Gretchen Whitmer to intervene amid growing concerns about conditions at Michigan's only prison for women. ...
DELTA & SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTIES — The Michigan State Police (MSP) has announced the promotion of two troopers who will take on new leadership roles at the Gladstone Post and Manistique Outpost, serving residents of Delta and Schoolcraft counties. Sergeant Michael Perkins has been ...
ESCANABA -- On June 14, the United States recognizes Flag Day. In Escanaba, Gladstone and many communities in the nation, Disposal of Unserviceable Flags Ceremonies will be held this Sunday. The date is the anniversary of the Continental Congress's resolution to adopt the American flag in ...
DAGGETT — The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has reported the death of a 23-year-old farm worker from Daggett. On Saturday, June 6, a farm worker was transporting newborn livestock approximately two miles from one farm location to another on a county road ...
LAKE SUPERIOR -- Scientists now have evidence that yet another invasive aquatic species — the bloody red shrimp — is established in all five Great Lakes. Using traps and nets, researchers last summer collected dozens of adult and juvenile specimens, including pregnant females, at ...
ESCANABA — Thrifters, treasure hunters and bargain seekers alike will be out in force this weekend for the Escanaba City-Wide Rummage Sale, hosted by the Daily Press and U.P. Action. The sale will take place Friday, June 11, through Sunday, June 14. Individual sale hours will vary and can ...