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Project reborn after 89 years

ESCANABA — New street markers nearly indistinguishable from the concrete pillars installed almost 90 years ago are reappearing at corners in the City of Escanaba. Last summer, Monte Morrison and Kevin Chown attracted attention when they took it upon themselves to restore the molded ...

Today in Sports Oct. 14

1945 — The Chicago Cardinals snap the longest losing streak in NFL history at 29 games with a 16-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. 1949 — Ezzard Charles TKOs Pat Valentino in 8 for heavyweight boxing title. 1951 — Detroit’s Jack Christiansen returns two punts for touchdowns, but the Lions still lose, 27-21, to the Los Angeles Rams. 1962 — Houston’s George Blanda throws six touchdown passes to lead the Oilers to a 56-17 rout of the New York Titans. 1967 — The Los Angeles Kings, led by Brain Kilrea, beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 in their NHL debut. The game is held at ...

Halloween happenings

Editor’s note: More information will be added online as the Daily Press receives more dates and times. Those hosting a trick-or-treat event not listed below can email news@dailypress.net. Be sure to include the date, time and location of the event. ESCANABA — With Halloween just around ...

Friends of the Escanaba Library receives Schmidt funds

ESCANABA – Community Foundation for Delta County Board Members, Mr. Brian Pahnke and Mr. Todd Maki present a check in the amount of $873.63 from the Robert & Anne Schmidt Fund, a fund held at the Community Foundation for Delta County, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Upper ...