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A sign of the time
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Ice races ready to go
February 22, 2012 ESCANABA — Racing fans can get their fix this weekend when the NASCAR circuit of snowmobile racing makes a stop in Escanaba. The First Annual Ice Masters 500 will take place at the U.P. more »»
County board seeks grant for housing program
February 22, 2012 ESCANABA — The Delta County Board of Commissioners adopted two resolutions Tuesday in an effort to continue the county’s single-family housing rehabilitation program, including a grant application. more »»
Manistique school board approves sinking fund projects
February 22, 2012 MANISTIQUE — The Manistique School Board approved a number of sinking fund projects to be completed at the middle/high school building by or at the beginning of the 2012-13 school year during a... more »»
Truckers, bus drivers now banned from using cell phones
February 22, 2012 IRON MOUNTAIN — Commercial bus and truck drivers are not allowed to talk on hand-held cellular phones while driving down any roadway or when stopped at a traffic signal, per a new federal law. more »» 
Fundraisers ready to walk
February 21, 2012 ESCANABA — Though it’s been a fairly mild winter to date, the need for heating assistance remains, according to organizers of an annual fundraiser taking place Saturday. more »»
Escanaba school board seeks end to loans
February 21, 2012 ESCANABA — The Escanaba School Board unanimously agreed Monday to adopt a resolution to stop borrowing against the state, due to the need to maintain a cash flow at the beginning of the school’s... more »»
DNR to boost parks with extra funds
February 21, 2012 MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is working to market and package camping experiences in new ways to attract more state forests and parks users, while spinning-off jobs and... more »» 
Local principal to present in Lansing
February 20, 2012 BARK RIVER — A local elementary school principal will be among those presenting at a state conference next month about a successful reading and learning support program implemented at the school. more »»
Daily Press readers offered new payment option
February 20, 2012 ESCANABA — Daily Press customers now have an additional way they can pay or renew their subscription online. more »»
Tuition relief near?
February 20, 2012 LANSING (AP) — After what university leaders have sometimes called a "decade of disinvestment," Michigan's public universities are poised to get a rare increase in state funding next fiscal year —... more »»
Alabama man gets jail time for crash
February 18, 2012 ESCANABA — An Alabama man was recently sentenced to 12 months in jail for fleeing police prior to crashing a stolen car into an Escanaba home while driving drunk last year. more »»
One facing charges following collision
February 18, 2012 ESCANABA — A Wilson woman, who was rescued from a burning car after she allegedly fled from police while driving drunk five months ago, was arraigned in Delta County District Court on Friday. more »»
Child struck by vehicle
February 17, 2012 GLADSTONE — A Gladstone girl was injured when she walked in front of a moving vehicle in Gladstone Thursday evening, according to local police. more »»
Special Olympics basketball tournament begins today
February 17, 2012 ESCANABA — The 2012 Special Olympics Michigan District Basketball Tournament will begin tonight and last through Saturday at Escanaba High School, according to organizers of the event. more »»
Escanaba council approves rec plan
February 17, 2012 ESCANABA — Ongoing maintenance projects, as well as a few new items, like more parks in the city, are included in the Escanaba recreation department’s updated five-year plan adopted by city council... more »» 
Off Road IceBreaker Contest underway
February 16, 2012 ESCANABA — Spring must be on its way to the U.P. more »»
City officials tackle big deficit
February 16, 2012 ESCANABA — Escanaba administrators have their work cut out for them as they figure out how to create a balanced budget for 2012-13. Administrators meet with department heads today. more »»
McDowell discusses campaign, economy
February 16, 2012 ESCANABA — Gary McDowell is in the midst of his campaign for Michigan’s 1st Congressional District seat, challenging Republican Rep. Dan Benishek for the second time. more »» |
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